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    Serverless Scaling: Deploying Strands + MCP on AWS
    In this Article, we'll explore how to deploy a Strands Agent connected to an MCP server using serverless AWS services. We'll cover three deployment models—Lambda (native & web adapter) and Fargate—and compare their pros, limitations, and recommended scenarios. Strands Agents SDK provides a convenient model-driven loop, while MCP enables dynamic tool invocation. Deploying them on AWS serverless platforms allows you to build scalable, maintainable agents without managing servers1. Option Benefits Limitations AWS Lambda (Native) Fast startup, easy CI/CD, unified observability Max 15-minute execution, no streaming support2 Lambda with Web Adapter Preserve web frameworks, serverless pay-per-use Slower cold start (1–3 s), added complexity3 AWS Fargate (ECS/EKS) Long-running containe…  ( 5 min )
    How to Interactively Retrieve Terminal History
    his is a command history utility with icons and colors that works on Windows and GNU/Linux. Fonts Git GCC or Clang PDCurses Fonts Git GCC or Clang NCurses CMake Example using APT: sudo apt install build-essential cmake libncurses-dev git The fonts need to be installed manually as per the link above. PowerShell git clone https://github.com/terroo/his Set-Location his g++ -I C:\mingw64\include main.cpp his.cpp C:\mingw64\lib\pdcurses.a -o his New-Item -Path "C:\His\bin" -ItemType Directory Move-Item .\his.exe -Destination "C:\His\bin\" You can now exit the cloned directory and remove it. Create an environment variable for your user [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("Path", $env:Path + ";C:\His\bin", [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::User) Close and open the terminal and test: his --version git clone https://github.com/terroo/his cd his cmake . -B build cmake --build build sudo cmake --install build You can now exit the cloned directory and remove it: cd .. && rm -rf his/. And test: his --version top command, press ENTER to run it via his his --help Usage: his [options] Options: --match-start, -m Match only the exact command. --no-show-icons, -n No displays icons. --help, -h Show this message. --version, -v Show version info. 🐂 On GNU/Linux 🪟 On Windows 📹 Video tutorial showing step by step how the his command was made. https://youtu.be/gILIsK3MiGQ  ( 3 min )
    From Darkness to Light: How a Final Chance Reignited My Dream
    Peace and blessings be upon you, I am Mohamed Al-Hajj from Yemen. My participation in the hackathon was not merely a technical challenge, but a truly human journey—full of challenges, hope, and determination. I participated with two projects under the name "My Smart Commerce": An AI tool for analyzing e-commerce store data, helping sellers improve performance and understand the market more intelligently. A unified e-commerce platform that connects users to all global platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, and others. It helps customers find the products they want from all stores and provides smart AI-powered recommendations to choose the most suitable store or product, saving them time and search effort. My vision was to build tools that serve people and simplify commerce and shopping,…  ( 4 min )
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    Why Your Org Chart is About to Disappear
    I've been thinking a lot about org charts lately. Not because I love them (I don't), but because I recently started at Lattice after spending years working on AI startups, and getting onboarded into the HR world has me reflecting on what the future of work might actually look like. What's struck me isn't the technology itself, but how we're still thinking about AI within the constraints of traditional organizational structures. We debate whether AI will replace people or empower them, but we're not really asking how AI might impact organizational design itself - how it could reshape people's roles within companies. A few weeks ago, I was on a bike ride around the UW campus in Seattle with my partner when she made an observation that really stuck with me. She predicted that undergrad progra…  ( 7 min )
    Distributed Web Crawlers: A Hands-On Guide with Go
    1. Introduction Hey, fellow coders! In today’s data-hungry world, web crawlers are the unsung heroes powering everything from price trackers to sentiment analysis. But here’s the catch: when you’re scraping millions of pages, a single-machine crawler feels like drinking from a firehose with a straw—slow and frustrating. Enter distributed web crawlers: a squad of machines working together to conquer the web at scale. This guide is for devs with a year or two of Go under their belts—folks who vibe with goroutines and HTTP requests. We’re building a distributed crawler from scratch in Go, tackling real-world challenges like IP bans and goroutine leaks. Why Go? It’s the Swiss Army knife of languages: lightweight concurrency, killer networking, and dead-simple deployment. By the end, you’ll h…  ( 8 min )
    How Generative AI is Being Used in New Ways
    Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I am going to share with you all what I recently found and how good it is. Recently, I came to know about an Asset Management Platform that helps developers like us manage assets on the web efficiently. Yes! I am talking about Cloudinary (an Image and Video API Platform). It provides dynamic APIs to manipulate assets like images and videos on the web. But today, I am not going to share what Cloudinary is; instead, we are going to explore some new and exciting features from Cloudinary. A quick introduction to Cloudinary for those who haven't heard this name before, so you can understand the blog better. If you already know what it is and have used it, you can skip this section. Cloudinary is an Image and Video API Platform that offers dynamic APIs to ho…  ( 5 min )
    How to Enhance Your Dev Workflow with Privacy-First, Client-Side Tools
    I am the kind of developer who hates to install things and likes to use online quick tools for my daily small dev tasks. I recently found myself frustrated (again) with the usual dev utilities online: slow, ad-heavy, sketchy data leaks, and zero consistency. Every time I needed something as simple as a YAML validator or regex tester, it felt like stepping into a time warp of old-school websites with painful UX. I had enough, So I decided to do something about it and build something better. And this time, I do it in public. No tracking or spying: Everything runs in browser. No user data is ever sent to server or anyone. Zero latency: Instant results = no loading bars, no waiting. Secure & portable: Works offline or behind firewalls. Perfect for corporate private environments or company setu…  ( 4 min )
    When Resilience Backfires: Retry and Circuit Breaker in Spring Boot
    Introduction Using resilience patterns like @Retryable and @CircuitBreaker are often seen as a best practice. But when you mix Retry with a Circuit Breaker without fully understanding how they work together, your application may behave in ways you never intended. This isn't just about avoiding errors; it's about avoiding silent failures. This post is about what happens after you implement both, and what you need to configure to ensure your app is resilient without losing control over logic. When using Spring Retry alone: @Retryable( retryFor = { SocketTimeoutException.class, TemporaryServiceException.class }, maxAttempts = 3, backoff = @Backoff(delay = 1000) ) public String fetchData() { return externalApi.call(); } If all 3 retry attempts fail, the final exception is th…  ( 5 min )
    Veja o histórico do Terminal de forma interativa
    his é um utilitário de histórico de comandos com ícones e cores que funciona no Windows e GNU/Linux. Fontes Git GCC ou Clang PDCurses 🐂 GNU/Linux Fontes Git GCC ou Clang NCurses CMake Exemplo usando APT: sudo apt install build-essential cmake libncurses-dev git As fontes precisam ser instaladas manualmente conforme o link acima. PowerShell git clone https://github.com/terroo/his Set-Location his g++ -I C:\mingw64\include main.cpp his.cpp C:\mingw64\lib\pdcurses.a -o his New-Item -Path "C:\His\bin" -ItemType Directory Move-Item .\his.exe -Destination "C:\His\bin\" Agora você pode sair do diretório clonado e removê-lo. Crie uma variável de ambiente para o seu usuário: [System.Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("Path", $env:Path + ";C:\His\bin", [System.EnvironmentVariableTarget]::User) Feche e abra o terminal novamente e teste: his --version git clone https://github.com/terroo/his cd his cmake . -B build cmake --build build sudo cmake --install build Agora você pode sair do diretório clonado e removê-lo: cd .. && rm -rf his/. E testar: his --version comando desejado, pressione ENTER para executá-lo via his his --help Uso: his [opções] Opções: --match-start, -m Busca apenas pelo comando exato. --no-show-icons, -n Não exibe ícones. --help, -h Mostra esta mensagem. --version, -v Mostra informações da versão. 🐂 No GNU/Linux 🪟 No Windows 📹 Tutorial em vídeo mostrando passo a passo como o comando his foi criado. https://youtu.be/gILIsK3MiGQ  ( 3 min )
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    The new best way to master LeetCode fast is with this free & open source application Hussain Ali ・ Jul 21 #interview #opensource #react #productivity  ( 2 min )
    Title: Open vs. Closed Models: Balancing Trade-offs for Enterprise AI Adoption
    Title: Open vs. Closed Models: Balancing Trade-offs for Enterprise AI Adoption Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern businesses, transforming the way organizations operate and interact with their customers. With the increasing adoption of AI, companies are faced with the challenge of selecting the right AI model for their enterprise needs. In this blog post, we will explore the trade-offs between open and closed models and how leading AI companies, General Motors, Zoom, and IBM, are navigating this decision. Open Models vs. Closed Models: Open models are AI models that are designed to be transparent, interpretable, and explainable. These models allow users to understand how the model arrived at its predictions or decisions, making them ideal for…  ( 4 min )
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    How Kinde Billing Actually Works
    If you’ve ever had to set up billing for a SaaS app, you already know the feeling: you're knee-deep in Stripe’s dashboard, juggling webhooks, syncing subscription data, and somehow duct-taping everything together with your auth and RBAC system. It's doable. But elegant? Not really. Kinde assumes something different: you’re building a product — and billing should just work. Imagine if your billing worked like an identity, with pricing, access, and authentication all living in one place? That’s exactly what Kinde Billing is trying to solve. It's a new layer on top of Kinde’s already well-regarded auth platform — and while still early, it’s built with one clear goal: making billing feel native to the product you’re building. I am using it to power Learnflow AI (an AI voice tutor tool I’m work…  ( 7 min )
    Something I made to keep my extensions organized
    Hey everyone, It’s called modcore Extension Manager — it’s a browser extension that helps you manage your other extensions. Now it has: Automation rules (like: disable some extensions on certain sites, or only turn them on at certain times) A better view into what extensions are actually doing Search, grouping, quick toggles — just things that make dealing with a bunch of extensions less of a mess It’s not on the Chrome Web Store yet, so if you want to try it, it has to be installed manually from GitHub: https://github.com/modcoretech/modcore-extension-manager I’m mostly just curious if this is something others would find useful, or if it’s just me going too far trying to organize my digital chaos. Thanks for reading!  ( 3 min )
    Add Billing to Your SaaS in Under 10 Minutes (With Kinde)
    Picture this... You’re building your first real app. The MVP is finally working. Users are signing up. Your early testers are hyped. Then your team lead hits you with: “Hey, can you add billing before Friday?” You smile, nod, open a new tab… and immediately regret your life choices. Stripe is awesome — don’t get me wrong — but if you’ve tried implementing it raw, especially when you don’t have a lot of time, then you know the pain: Multiple docs to go through. Webhooks that break when left unmanaged. You’re wiring up pricing tables, syncing subscription states, building a billing UI and a customer portal… all from scratch. You copy a price ID into the wrong .env file and suddenly nobody can upgrade to Pro anymore. It’s like you’re working with IKEA parts, but half the instructions are m…  ( 8 min )
    Entering Web3: Build Your First dApp on Ethereum in 30 Minutes
    Tooling complexity (MetaMask, Hardhat, RPC nodes) Lack of up-to-date examples with current library versions Transaction errors leading to fund loss (especially in Mainnet) Why does this matter? Demand for Web3 developers grew 300% in 2024 (source: Electric Capital). Building dApps is your ticket to a high-paying niche. Solution: Creating a "Crypto Piggy Bank" dApp Step 1: Environment Setup # Install Hardhat (Ethereum framework) npm init -y npm install --save-dev hardhat npx hardhat init Tip: Choose the "TypeScript" template—it reduces runtime errors. Step 2: Write the Smart Contract (PiggyBank.sol) // SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT pragma solidity ^0.8.20; contract PiggyBank { address public owner; event Deposit(uint amount); event Withdraw(uint amount); constructor() { …  ( 4 min )
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    Exploring Amazon's Kiro AI: A New Era in AI-Driven Development
    Amazon has introduced Kiro, a cutting-edge AI Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that revolutionizes the coding process through a concept known as spec-driven development. This innovative approach combines the flexibility of vibe coding with the clarity of specifications, making it a unique tool for developers​. Kiro stands out with two primary modes: vibe and spec. Vibe Mode: In this mode, users can provide a prompt, and the AI will make changes directly to the codebase. This allows for a more intuitive and fluid coding experience​. Spec Mode: This mode emphasizes planning before coding. Users can create requirements and design documents, ensuring that all aspects of a project are well thought out before implementation begins. The process is broken down into three steps: Creating …  ( 4 min )
    ⚡ Hogwarts Spell Caster: Real-Time Voice Magic with AssemblyAI Universal-Streaming
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I created a real-time voice-controlled spell casting system that transforms spoken Harry Potter spells into instant keyboard commands. This project addresses the Real-Time Performance category by achieving ultra-low latency voice recognition for gaming applications where every millisecond matters. The system recognizes over 30 different spells (like "Lumos", "Wingardium Leviosa", "Stupefy") and instantly triggers corresponding game actions through keyboard shortcuts. It features advanced fuzzy matching to handle pronunciation variations and partial transcript processing for immediate response - perfect for immersive gaming experiences. 🎥 YouTube Demo Video - Watch the spell casting in action! Key features demonstrated: ⚡ Sub-3…  ( 5 min )
    Understanding Next.js 15: A Complete Guide for React Developers (PART 2)
    Table of Contents Server Components vs Client Components: The Fundamental Shift Data Fetching in Next.js 15: Beyond useEffect Loading States and Error Handling Made Simple Styling Your Next.js Application The Next.js Image Component: Performance Magic Building Your First Real Application Deployment: From Code to Live Website Imagine you're running a restaurant. In traditional React (like a self-service cafeteria), customers come in, look at a menu, order their food, wait while it's prepared, and then eat. This is how Client-Side Rendering works - everything happens in the browser after the user arrives. Now imagine a full-service restaurant where some of the meal preparation happens in the kitchen before the customer even sits down. When they arrive, part of their meal is already ready,…  ( 17 min )
    Resuming Binary Search Tree
    A number of personal commitments meant I had to take a break from the course, so I am just trying to get back on track now, albeit very slowly. I am currently working on the Binary Search Tree (have reached the delete method implementation (not yet finished). I (again) struggled with how to set variables within a function that uses recursion without causing an infinite loop. In spite of having taken an extended break, it actually clicked with me that I could just pass those variables as parameters and set their values within the parameters themselves. Hopefully, this is a sign that I have actually retained something. I had another issue which, as many do, seems obvious only after I fixed it. I had been trying to ‘deal with’ possible array duplicates and filtering from within the buildTree …  ( 4 min )
    The SQL Renaissance: More Than Just Tables
    For a long time, the narrative was "SQL vs. NoSQL." While NoSQL databases undeniably filled crucial gaps, SQL databases have not only held their ground but are undergoing a significant renaissance. They're adopting features and paradigms traditionally associated with NoSQL, all while maintaining the robustness and data integrity that SQL is known for. So, what's new and exciting in the world of SQL? 📈 Hybrid & Multi-Model SQL Databases model capabilities, allowing you to store and query different data types within the same system. JSON Support: Nearly all major SQL databases now offer robust JSON data type support, complete with functions to query, manipulate, and index JSON documents directly within SQL queries. This means you can have semi-structured data right alongside your traditiona…  ( 5 min )
    How Browsers Parse a URL
    Step 1: Breaking Down the URL String When a user enters a URL into the browser's address bar, such as: https://example.com:443/path/page?query=1#hash the browser parses this string into meaningful components. Each part plays a distinct role in how the browser handles the request: Component Example Meaning Scheme https Indicates the communication protocol (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, FTP) Host Name example.com The domain to be resolved via DNS Port 443 The specific port on the server to connect to; defaulted if omitted Path /path/page The location of the resource on the server Query ?query=1 Additional parameters sent to the server Fragment #hash Internal page reference; not sent to the server Scheme (https): Determines how the browser will communicate. For instance, https imp…  ( 4 min )
    Office Culture Through the Decades: A Pure CSS Time Machine 🕰️
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Eight decades of office evolution compressed into a single, interactive experience. From the cigarette smoke of Mad Men boardrooms to the Zoom fatigue of our hybrid era, office culture has transformed dramatically. I wanted to capture not just the visual changes - the shift from typewriters to laptops, rotary phones to video calls - but the cultural heartbeat of each decade. The inspiration struck me: what if you could literally travel through time and witness how our relationship with work, technology, and each other has evolved? Every coffee machine tells a story. Every communication device reflects a revolution. Every desk setup reveals the values of its era. This isn't just CSS art …  ( 5 min )
    Decoding No-Code: When to Let Go of the Code
    Automating software testing is a no-brainer for quality analysts, testers, and software developers. While taking the code-full route for testing is highly embraced among the testing community, this track has its own share of impediments. It definitely gives you that added flexibility to bend the test scenarios and factors for more appropriate results. However, indulging in such a method may often cost a handsome investment in terms of both resources and time. This is where codeless or no-code automation testing has risen to fame among the software testing fraternity and small businesses investing in software or application development. This method can render a quicker turnaround and better ROI. However, you can only cover limited or fewer conditions when compared to coded automation. No-co…  ( 6 min )
    How Khoj Samachar Made It to The Org Top 45 Global Publishing Companies
    On July 20, 2025, Khoj Samachar, a grassroots digital news platform from Nepal, was ranked 45th globally by The Org—a global directory known for mapping transparent and verified media organizations. This inclusion placed it alongside institutions like The Economist, The Washington Post, and HarperCollins. But unlike these giants, Khoj Samachar began with no newsroom or corporate backing—just a borrowed camera and a mission to report from earthquake-hit Sindhupalchok. Founded by investigative journalist Roshan Shrestha, the platform evolved through field-based reporting, civic stories, and digital tools. Today, it reaches thousands through its app and social channels—amplifying underreported issues in and beyond Nepal. This recognition underscores a shift: global visibility no longer depends on scale, but on substance. 📎 Read full post  ( 3 min )
    Why I built rq: A faster way to search files on Windows
    If you’ve ever tried searching for files on Windows, you know the pain. Get-ChildItem crawls on large directories. Tools like Everything are fast, but they’re GUI-first—not ideal when you need something scriptable and automation-friendly. I wanted a lightning-fast, command-line tool for Windows that just works. So I built rq: an open-source file search utility written in modern C17, optimized for speed and simplicity. Speed: Typically 3–7x faster than common alternatives like Get-ChildItem Parallel directory traversal: Built on the Windows Thread Pool API Flexible search: Supports glob, regex, and hidden files Powerful filters: Size, extension, date, file type Automation-friendly: Streams results as plain text or JSON 🔍 Example Usage # Find all C/C++ source files rq C:\Dev "*.c" --glob --ext c,h # Search for large images rq D:\Photos beach --ext jpg,png --size +500K # Export recent documents as JSON rq C:\Users\me\Documents report --ext pdf,docx --after 2025-01-01 --json Building rq wasn’t just about speed—it was about handling the quirks of Windows: Long paths & Unicode: rq uses \\?\ paths and UTF-8 internally Thread pools over raw threads: Better scalability and resource control Minimal syscalls in hot paths: Avoid unnecessary overhead for performance Custom directory traversal logic: Fully parallel with dynamic work distribution C17 is still fantastic for high-performance, low-overhead tools Windows APIs are powerful but tricky—path handling and Unicode are a minefield Thread pools > raw threads for stability and performance Avoid syscalls in tight loops for real speed gains rq is open source (MIT) on GitHub: https://github.com/seeyebe/rq If you use Windows and need a fast, scriptable file search, give it a try! Feedback, feature requests, and contributions are more than welcome.  ( 3 min )
    I Built the Advanced HTML Table Generator I Always Wished I Had
    Let's be honest: nobody loves writing HTML tables by hand. The moment colspan or a slightly complex header enters the picture, it becomes a tedious process of counting rows and columns. I've tried many online generators, but I always found them to be either too basic or they produced messy, inline-styled code that I'd have to refactor anyway. I wanted a tool that worked like a modern web application—fast, intuitive, and with a great user experience. So, I decided to build it myself. I'm excited to share my project with the Dev community: An Advanced, Free HTML Table Generator! Check out the tool here! ✨ https://www.innateblogger.com/p/html-table-generator.html My goal was to address the pain points I've personally faced. Here are the core features I focused on: A Spreadsheet-like Experi…  ( 4 min )
    Is Python OCR Inaccurate? Try These Image Preprocessing Techniques!
    Is Python OCR Inaccurate? Try These Image Preprocessing Techniques! When using Python for OCR (Optical Character Recognition), poor image quality — such as blur, skew, or noise — can lead to low recognition accuracy. This article introduces essential image preprocessing techniques to improve OCR performance, along with recommended third-party image enhancement APIs. Use adaptive thresholding to handle uneven lighting or background: import cv2 img = cv2.imread('input.jpg', 0) Denoising and Removing Artifacts blur = cv2.GaussianBlur(binary, (3, 3), 0) kernel = cv2.getStructuringElement(cv2.MORPH_RECT, (2, 2)) denoised = cv2.morphologyEx(blur, cv2.MORPH_OPEN, kernel) cv2.imwrite('denoised.jpg', denoised) Deskewing: Correct Image Rotation import numpy as np coords = cv2.findNonZer…  ( 4 min )
    How to Create a Bare Repository?
    How to Install Git and Create a Bare Repository? Anusha Kuppili ・ Jul 20 #git #devops #dataenthusiastera #vcs  ( 3 min )
    How to Install Git and Create a Bare Repository?
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    How to Make Your First Chrome Extension with Manifest V3
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    ДжаваСкрипт на български и с много изрази
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    Introducción a CloudFormation Hooks: Validación Proactiva para una Nube Segura
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    ConnectSphere Intranet: A Vibrant Digital Workspace for Collaboration
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    Kimi K2 is the BEST coding agent, Next.js 16 sneak peek, Nuxt 4.0 is here, and more
    Hello JavaScript Enthusiasts! Welcome to a new edition of "This Week in JavaScript"! This week, Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 arrives as a powerful open-weight coding model, Next.js 15.4 makes Turbopack production-ready, Vue 3.6 alpha introduces Vapor Mode for high-performance apps, and Nuxt 4.0 brings big improvements to the developer experience, and more. Kimi K2 is the BEST coding agent Could models like Claude, GPT-4, or Gemini Pro be losing their top spot? Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 is making waves across the developer community, offering open access, strong benchmarks, and real-world coding power—right when it matters most. Agentic Mastery Beyond Code Suggestions: Kimi K2 moves far beyond being just another code-completion AI. It executes, tests, debugs, and iteratively improves full software p…  ( 8 min )
    How to Use minio-go for S3-Compatible Storage in Go
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    Navigating the React Jungle: A Deep Dive into Routing Types with Examples
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    From 0 to $1.5k MRR: lessons from our first year building BlackTwist
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    ✨ I created a beginner's guide to Terraform, Check it out: https://dev.to/aws-builders/getting-started-with-terraform-a-beginners-guide-5bj
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    A Modern Fashion Store During the World's Largest Hackathon
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    🔍 What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?
    Empowering Large Language Models with External Knowledge ⸻ 🚀 Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Claude, or LLaMA have taken the world by storm, generating code, emails, reports, and insights with ease. But here’s the catch — they’re trained on a fixed dataset and can’t access fresh, dynamic, or private data on their own. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) comes in — a game-changing architecture that combines retrieval-based search with generative AI to produce more accurate, context-aware, and up-to-date responses. ⸻ 🧠 The Problem with Static LLMs Even the most powerful LLMs face these limitations: RAG solves this by allowing the LLM to retrieve external context just before generating an answer. ⸻ ⚙️ *What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)? RAG is an AI architecture that enhances LLM performance by integrating real-time or relevant document retrieval into the prompt. 🧩 RAG = Retrieval + Generation ⸻ 🖼️ Simple RAG Workflow User Query → Embed Query → Search Vector DB → Retrieve Top N Docs 🛠️ Tools That Use or Support RAG ⸻ 💡 Real-World Use Cases ⸻ ✅ Benefits of RAG ⸻ ⚠️ Challenges to Consider ⸻ 🧠 Final Thoughts RAG is one of the most powerful patterns in the GenAI world today — giving your LLMs the ability to reason with fresh, relevant, and proprietary data in real-time. If you’re building AI copilots, search engines, smart chatbots, or anything that needs context-aware responses, RAG is the foundation you should start with. ⸻ 👇 Have questions or want to see a RAG demo? Drop a comment or DM at https://linkedin/in/sambhav— let’s build the future of intelligent, grounded AI together. ⸻ RetrievalAugmentedGeneration #RAG #GenAI #LLM #SemanticSearch #LangChain #VectorDB #AIArchitecture #DataEngineering #MLOps #OpenAI #KnowledgeGrounding  ( 4 min )
    🧱 Un sistema Docker pronto, modulare e senza sbatti.
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    Recheck the differences between AWS Amplify Hosting and Amazon S3 + Amazon CloudFront
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    🧮 Recreating a Vintage Casio Calculator with Java & JavaFX
    In this project, I rebuilt my original Casio Personal M-1 calculator in JavaFX — not just the functionality, but the entire look and feel, down to the pixel. What started as a UI practice exercise turned into a full-blown retro replica. This is the actual calculator that started it all — the one I used as a kid: And here’s my JavaFX recreation, built using Scene Builder and custom styling: From digit alignment to button layout, I wanted it to feel like the original — scratches and all. ASO Calculator is a clean, desktop JavaFX app with: A glowing LED-style custom display using a handmade font CSS styling for realistic button shadows, presses, and bevels Custom layout with StackPane for glow overlays Packaged into an .exe installer via jpackage 🔣 Font Creation The cal…  ( 4 min )
    Segurança da Informação: Fundamentos, Atores, Ameaças e Modelos de Avaliação
    A segurança da informação é um conjunto de práticas, processos e tecnologias voltados para a proteção de dados e sistemas contra acessos não autorizados, uso indevido, modificação, destruição ou interrupção. Em uma era digital onde o dado é um dos ativos mais valiosos de qualquer organização, a segurança tornou-se um pilar estratégico. Este artigo explora os conceitos essenciais da segurança da informação, atores envolvidos, tipos de ameaças e vulnerabilidades, modelos de classificação de risco, além de boas práticas e abordagens amplamente reconhecidas como a tríade CIA, os modelos STRIDE e DREAD, e a importância da gestão de riscos e compliance. Princípios Fundamentais da Segurança da Informação (CIA) Todo sistema seguro deve atender aos seguintes três princípios, conhecidos como Tríad…  ( 5 min )
    🎯 9-to-Alive: The Intranet Homepage Reinvented with Axero’s Vision
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space "Where employees go to get things done." Inspired by Axero's core principles—Productivity, Collaboration, Beautiful UI, People-Centric Design, and Instant Access to Information—this intranet homepage brings together purpose, aesthetics, and smart interactivity. 🌟 Main Features Overview 1. Smart Navigation & UX Sticky Tab Navigation that follows the user as they scroll. Keyboard Shortcuts for instant access: ⌘+H – HR Portal ⌘+I – IT Help Desk ⌘+T – Timesheets ⌘+S – Team Chat Notification Badges for unread announcements or messages. Animated Active Tab Indicators and toast notifications. 🗂️ Interactive Core Tabs 2. Events Tab "Plan, RSVP, and participate with ease." RSVP-ena…  ( 5 min )
    CURD Operation in java using JDBC
    First Create Database: neelakandan@neelakandan-HP-Laptop-15s-eq2xxx:~$ sudo -i -u postgres [sudo] password for neelakandan: postgres@neelakandan-HP-Laptop-15s-eq2xxx:~$ psql psql (16.9 (Ubuntu 16.9-0ubuntu0.24.04.1)) Type "help" for help. postgres=# \c curd_op You are now connected to database "curd_op" as user "postgres". curd_op=# CREATE TABLE users ( id SERIAL PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(100), email VARCHAR(100) ); CREATE TABLE curd_op=# \dt List of relations Schema | Name | Type | Owner --------+-------+-------+---------- public | users | table | postgres (1 row) curd_op=# select * from users; id | name | email ----+------+------- (0 rows) curd_op=# GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON TABLE users TO neel0; GRANT curd_op=# ALTER DEFAULT PRIVILEGES IN SCHEMA …  ( 4 min )
    🚀 My Dev Journey Begins + Swapping Genders in SQL (LeetCode Problem)
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    🚀 FlexLogger v1.1 Released – Smarter Android Logging
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    Dive into Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) to build production-ready AI agents Sayed Ali Alkamel ・ Jul 10 #ai #googlecloud #aiagents #python  ( 2 min )
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    Demystifying GPUs: From Core Architecture to Scalable Systems
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    AWS Free Tier 2025: Nhận ngay $200 Credit. Hướng dẫn chi tiết.
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    🧱 OLTP vs OLAP: When Transaction Meets Analytics
    🤔 Why This Matters If you're working with data at any scale — engineering, analytics, AI, or product — you need to understand how systems handle transactions versus analytics. Many architectural decisions hinge on this: what data to collect, how to store it, and how to process it. In this post, we’ll break down OLTP and OLAP — their purposes, patterns, and when to use each. OLTP stands for Online Transaction Processing. Purpose: Real-time transactional operations (e.g., purchases, inserts, updates). Workload: High volume of small, fast reads and writes. Common in: Web apps, banking systems, e-commerce platforms. Design Focus: Fast inserts and updates High availability Low latency Data normalization Customer checkout on an e-commerce site Banking withdrawal or deposit Creating a user a…  ( 4 min )
    🔎 Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Deep Search AI with DuckDuckGo & OpenRouter 🤖
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    After the Hack: The Future of TaskWise and My Developer Journey
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    Week 4 of Hustle2Grand: Burnout, Freelancing, and a Mental Reset
    This week wasn’t about shipping products — it was more about slowing down, figuring things out, and being honest with myself. I was mostly burnt out. No ideas, no motivation to code, just stuck. Despite that, I landed a freelance gig. Haven’t been paid yet, but it technically marks my first bit of income during Hustle2Grand. I tried validating two small SaaS ideas: A paid directory of the dumbest coding bugs that wasted devs' time A service that generates SaaS names with .com domains still available Neither idea got any real traction or payments. I realised a big part of the burnout came from setting goals I couldn’t control — like “make money this week.” That led to disappointment when things didn’t land. So I’ve shifted my mindset: I want to build software to solve problems, not just to earn money My weekly goals should be focused on things I can control, like finishing an MVP or launching a feature If money comes, great. But it shouldn’t be the only outcome I care about One of the problems I’ve been facing personally is that I don’t drink enough water. So I’m building an app to help with that. It’s still early — I’ve just started brainstorming — but it feels good to be building something based on a real problem I care about solving. Also, I’ve decided I want to try mobile app development in general. This app will be my first proper attempt at it. No big promises — just going to keep showing up, building cool stuff, and sharing the journey. If you’re stuck or feeling burnt out, try shifting the goal. It helped me. And as always, if you want to try Hustle2Grand yourself: hustle2grand.vercel.app  ( 4 min )
    Recreating the Windows Settings Page UI with Search – Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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    Why are there software bugs?
    Understanding Software Bugs: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions Software bugs are an inevitable part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). From minor glitches to catastrophic system failures, bugs can disrupt user experiences, erode trust, and cause significant financial and reputational damage. This article explores the primary reasons software bugs occur, their impacts, and actionable strategies to mitigate them, drawing insights from industry thought leaders and authoritative sources. By understanding the root causes—such as human error, inadequate testing, poor communication, and system complexity—development teams can adopt best practices to minimize bugs and deliver high-quality software. A software bug is an error, flaw, or fault in a program that causes it to produce incorre…  ( 11 min )
    You are the pilot: How to stand out in the vibe coding era
    You know that feeling? You open your editor, type a few words... and in seconds, Copilot completes the entire code. Claude, Gemini CLI, Cursor, Windsurf—all ready to refactor your function like magic. It's impressive. And, to be honest, a little scary too. Fundamentals: Understand What's Happening Before asking AI to "create a function that searches for users," try writing a loop yourself. If you don't know the difference between a for...of and a forEach, or when you really need to use async/await, you'll have trouble debugging that "perfect" code the AI generated. What doesn't work: Blindly trusting the tool. Asking AI to "avoid excessive API calls" might generate functional code, but it might not be ideal for your specific case. What works: Understanding the why behind things. Knowing ho…  ( 7 min )
    Why I Won't Pay to Train Your Model: A Developer's Farewell to Replit
    *A hard look at effort-based pricing and the hidden cost of being a paying beta tester Let me be crystal clear from the start: I've cancelled my Replit subscription, and I won't be coming back. Not for the $10 credit they're dangling like a carrot, not for the promises of "improved pricing transparency," and certainly not to continue being an unwitting contributor to their model training while paying premium prices for the privilege. This isn't just about money. It's about respect, fairness, and the fundamental question of who benefits when paying customers become unpaid quality assurance testers for AI systems that will ultimately compete against us. When Michele Catasta, Replit's President & Head of AI, posted their explanation for the pricing model change, he mentioned they've been "r…  ( 8 min )
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    Import multiple CSV files into Power BI Desktop Richard Roelofs ・ Jul 20 #csv #microsoft365 #python #data  ( 2 min )
    🔎 GlyphSearch — Search Icons and Copy Instantly
    Looking for the perfect icon without browsing multiple libraries? GlyphSearch lets you search and copy icons instantly from popular icon sets like FontAwesome, Material Icons, and Glyphicons — all in one place. 💡 Why use GlyphSearch? ✅ Copy HTML, Unicode, or class names with one click ✅ Saves time switching between icon libraries ✅ Clean, fast, and no signup needed 🎯 Ideal for: Frontend developers building UIs faster Designers prototyping interfaces Anyone tired of scattered icon searches 🔗 glyphsearch.com  ( 3 min )
    How I Built and Evaluated an AI Book-Writing System with ACP and Promptfoo
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    Import multiple CSV files into Power BI Desktop
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    The Power of HTML - Part 18: Advanced Attributes: Data-, Content editable, and More
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    Kubernetes: 503 errors with AWS ALB possible causes and solutions
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    The Power of HTML - Part 4: Multimedia Magic: Embedding Audio, Video, and Images
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    Why I'm Betting Against AI Agents in 2025 (Despite Building Them)
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    Exploring Software Licensing Models: Costs, Flexibility, and Risks
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    The Power of HTML - Part 3: Mastering HTML Forms: From Input to Submission
    What's up, devs? 🌟 Diving deeper into our The Power of HTML series! If you're joining from Part 2 on semantic HTML, you know how structure supercharges your web game. Now, in Part 3, we're tackling HTML forms—the interactive heart of user engagement. From simple sign-ups to complex surveys, forms collect data, drive actions, and integrate seamlessly with AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok for quick prototyping and validation. In 2025, forms aren't just inputs; they're gateways to dynamic apps. With built-in HTML5 features, you can validate data client-side, handle submissions, and even enhance with AI-generated code. We'll cover the basics, advanced attributes, and modern hacks to make your forms fast, secure, and user-friendly. Let's build something interactive! Forms are where users do thin…  ( 5 min )
    Social Engineering in the Age of AI: The New Frontier of Cyber Deception
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    تفاوت مدیر پروژه و مدیر محصول: نقش‌ها و وظایف
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    State Monad
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    CVE-2024-4040: CrushFTP VFS Sandbox Escape Vulnerability
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    🔒 Disable Root SSH Login — Simple Step, Huge Security Win
    If you're managing Linux servers in any capacity — production, staging, or internal — you need to ask yourself one thing: Why is root allowed to SSH in directly? Here’s the thing: direct root login over SSH is a security risk that’s just not worth it. It gives attackers a straight shot at the most powerful user on your system. That's why one of the first things I do when hardening servers is disable it. Let’s break down how to do that cleanly and safely. ❗Why This Matters Brute-force bots love targeting the root account No accountability (you can’t tell who logged in) One password = total compromise By disabling root login: You force users to authenticate with their own accounts You get better visibility via sudo logs You reduce your SSH attack surface by a mile ✅ How To Disable Root SSH Login SSH into your server as a non-root user: ssh your_user@your_server Open the SSH config file: sudo vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config Find this line: #PermitRootLogin yes Uncomment and change it to: PermitRootLogin no Save and exit, then restart SSH: sudo systemctl restart sshd Double-check it’s applied: sudo grep -i PermitRootLogin /etc/ssh/sshd_config PermitRootLogin no 🧠 Good To Know For larger environments, automate this with tools like Ansible or Terraform. You can take it a step further by disabling password login entirely and switching to key-based auth. 🚀 Wrapping Up If you haven’t done this yet — now’s the time.  ( 4 min )
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    Rethinking AI Training: Why Confidential Smart Contracts Might Be the Missing Piece
    As developers working at the intersection of Web3 and AI, we all recognize the increasing tension between performance and privacy. Most AI pipelines today require massive amounts of data, but provide little to no guarantees on how that data is used or protected. Users surrender control in exchange for convenience, while centralized entities reap the rewards. The Oasis Network proposes a radically different architecture for AI model training: one where data contributors retain sovereignty, logic remains private, and incentives can be baked in through smart contracts. The key component? Sapphire — Oasis’s confidential EVM runtime. Sapphire allows developers to write Solidity contracts that execute in trusted execution environments (TEEs). That means both data and model logic can be kept confidential, even during execution. This unlocks use cases like: Training models on sensitive datasets (healthcare, finance, user behavior) without leaking raw inputs. Running on-chain AI inference without exposing proprietary models. Designing systems where data contributors are compensated in a verifiable, trustless manner. Through the Oasis DeAI framework, you can architect decentralized training pipelines where every party—data provider, model developer, and end-user—interacts through smart contracts with embedded privacy guarantees. It’s still early, but if you’re building AI tools that need user data while respecting user control, this is a technical path worth exploring. You can dig deeper here. Happy to discuss implementation details or explore architectural patterns for privacy-preserving AI if others are building in this space.  ( 3 min )
    Product Authenticity Checker.
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    Deploy microservice with Docker from scratch - P2
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    Fixing OutOfMemoryError in Spring Boot: Implementing Pagination (With Angular Example)
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    [EN] Granularity: The Art of Breaking the System into the Right Size
    Designing an object-oriented system goes far beyond simply creating classes and distributing methods. One of the most difficult and crucial decisions lies in how to break the system into smaller parts — that is, how to decompose the domain into well-defined objects and responsibilities. This task involves several variables: encapsulation, coupling, cohesion, performance, reusability, and flexibility. At the center of all this is a concept that, although rarely directly discussed, has a profound impact on the quality of the architecture: granularity. Granularity, in the context of object-oriented programming, represents the level of division or fragmentation of a system into its components — especially classes and objects. It's like deciding whether a class should do many things or just one…  ( 5 min )
    My FastAPI template repo
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    Introducing nextjs-starter-pack
    I have gotten so tired of spending 2-3 hours setting up the same stack for every new Next.js project. Database, auth, state management, forms - it's always the same dance. To simplify that, I created nextjs-starter-pack — a one-command CLI to generate a fully configured, modern Next.js 15 apps with customizable integrations. Every developer has that folder of "reference projects" they copy configs from. I realized I was basically rebuilding the same foundation over and over, just with slight variations depending on the project needs. The breaking point was starting my fourth SaaS project and realizing I was about to spend another afternoon wiring up Clerk auth with Prisma... again. Instead of copying code, why not generate it? Try it with: npx nextjs-starter-pack Or explore the full range of options: npx nextjs-starter-pack --help Foundation: Next.js 15 + React 19 + TypeScript + Tailwind + Shadcn/ui Database: Prisma or Drizzle Auth: Auth.js or Clerk State: Zustand or Jotai Plus: TanStack Query • React Hook Form + Zod • Dark mode If you're tired of the setup ceremony that comes with every new Next.js project, give nextjs-starter-pack a try. It might just save you an hour on your next project. Links: GitHub Repository NPM Package I'd love to hear your feedback or feature requests. Feel free to open an issue on GitHub or reach out directly. I'm actively working on new integrations (Stripe, i18n, CI/CD workflows, analytics, PWA, etc.) to make this the go-to for creating Next.js apps, and if any open sourcers are interested in helping build this, feel free to reach out on Reddit. Stop setting up. Start building.  ( 3 min )
    Pragmata Gameplay Breakdown Details Its Blend Of Hacking And Gunplay
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    [PT-BR] Granularidade: A Arte de Quebrar o Sistema no Tamanho Certo
    Projetar um sistema orientado a objetos vai muito além de simplesmente criar classes e distribuir métodos. Uma das decisões mais difíceis e também mais cruciais está em como quebrar o sistema em partes menores, ou seja, como decompor o domínio em objetos e responsabilidades bem definidas. Essa tarefa envolve diversas variáveis: encapsulamento, acoplamento, coesão, performance, reusabilidade e flexibilidade. No centro disso tudo está um conceito que, embora pouco discutido diretamente, tem um impacto profundo na qualidade da arquitetura: granularidade. Granularidade, no contexto da programação orientada a objetos, representa o nível de divisão ou fragmentação de um sistema em seus componentes — especialmente em classes e objetos. É como decidir se uma classe deve fazer várias coisas ou uma …  ( 5 min )
    Go's Last Words on Error Handling Syntax
    “Error handling in Go is too verbose to write.” — This is a sentiment almost every Go programmer agrees with. Recently, the Go team published an official blog post, formally announcing: they will no longer pursue any new proposals for error-handling syntax. This means that, moving forward, when writing Go code, you'll still be frequently typing the familiar line: if err != nil { return err }. This isn’t just the end of a syntactic sugar proposal — it’s a reaffirmation of the entire philosophy behind the language. So why did the Go team make this decision? And how should we interpret their persistence? Over the past seven years, the Go team has tried three times to address the problem of “repetitive error handling” by introducing new syntax mechanisms. None of these efforts made it to adopt…  ( 8 min )
    Philosophy to cloud
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    Building Modular AWS Infrastructure with Terraform: Inside the tfbox Project
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    Building a Mini SIEM with ELK Stack, Filebeat & Winlogbeat (Step-by-Step Guide)
    Ever wondered how real-world security teams monitor and analyze logs across systems? Let’s build a Mini SIEM using open-source tools: Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK), along with Filebeat and Winlogbeat for log forwarding. The ELK Stack is a powerful open-source platform for managing and analyzing large-scale logs in real time. Tool Purpose Elasticsearch Stores and indexes log data for fast search and analytics Logstash Ingests, parse, and transform logs before sending to Elasticsearch Kibana Visualizes and queries log data using interactive dashboards We simulate a real-world SOC(Security Operations Center) environment using multiple VMs: VM1(Ubuntu Server): Runs Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana VM2(Ubuntu Server): Sends logs via File beat (CSV and Apache Logs) VM3(W…  ( 4 min )
    🧠 What is Machine Learning? Your First Step into the World of AI
    “Ever wondered how Netflix recommends your next binge-watch, or how your spam filter catches those pesky emails?” The answer often lies in Machine Learning (ML) — the powerhouse behind many modern AI innovations. In our increasingly data-driven world, AI and ML are no longer just sci-fi buzzwords. They shape everything from how we browse and shop to how companies operate and innovate. 👋 I'm Randhir Kumar, currently building an AI-powered SaaS app called Tailormails.dev and learning in public as I explore the world of AI/ML. This post is part of my journey. At its core, Machine Learning is a subset of AI that allows computers to learn from data rather than being explicitly programmed. Imagine teaching a child to identify animals by showing them many images — that’s what ML does, but for ma…  ( 5 min )
    learning through repetition
    I made a reference site to use for development so I can quickly reference things I need in the future. So far I have made pages for HTML and CSS. I struggled with setting up tables in HTML and had a hard refresher in CSS syntax and proper management, but this project helped immensely. Strap in, grab a caffeinated drink (don't lie, you were looking for yours just like I am mine), and get ready for a beginners guide to how to make your own quick reference site. Check out the full story on my blog at console.log where I dive deeper into: What is a reference site Why I am making one A soft outline of how you can make one too! Thanks for reading! If you’re on your own learning journey, I’d love to hear from you.  ( 3 min )
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    AI and blockchain are already disrupting legacy education system
    Projects across multiple educational sectors are leveraging AI and blockchain to provide more accessible alternatives to students.
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    Strategy continues accumulating Bitcoin as it hits all-time highs in July, and the total crypto market cap breaches the $4 trillion mark.
    Bitcoin gets $125K target as trader sees 'big move' next, ETH hits $3750
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    Embedding human rights into crypto isn’t optional, it’s foundational
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    High-leverage trader James Wynn opens 25x long on ETH, 10x on PEPE
    James Wynn has opened high-risk leveraged trades on Ether and PEPE worth over $23 million after a $536,000 USDC deposit into Hyperliquid.
    Experts say ‘just a starting point’ as Crypto Week ends on a high note
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    Bitcoin 43% social chat dominance suggests 'key entry point' ahead
    Santiment says the “historic social dominance spike” may indicate another buying opportunity for Bitcoin in the near term.
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    Weaving reality or warping it? The personalization trap in AI systems
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    Dell Announces New Pro Max Laptop Series With NVIDIA RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs
    Dell officially announced its latest Pro Max laptop series, comprising three lineups. These lineups are the Premium, Plus, and standard models. Starting with the standard Dell Pro Max, the lineup comes in two display sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch. These are also Dell’s first AMD Ryzen AI Copilot+ PCs, supporting up to a Ryzen AI PRO […] The post Dell Announces New Pro Max Laptop Series With NVIDIA RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Smart Unveils #5 EHD PHEV Variant In China
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    Netflix Confirms Use Of Generative AI In Original Production
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    Roblox Announces Age Verification Test For Teen Chat
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    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Could Get Crease-Less Display Before Apple, Says Analyst
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    XLM's price to rocket like XRP, Trump’s big crypto nod: Hodler’s Digest, July 13 – 19
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    US Lawmaker sounds alarm on GENIUS bill, says it's a CBDC Trojan Horse
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    Macro drivers will dampen Bitcoin’s halving cycle — Tim Draper
    The decline of the US dollar and the loss of purchasing power due to fiat currency inflation will drive global demand for Bitcoin.
    Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX hacked, $44 million drained
    The cybersecurity exploit occurred due to a "sophisticated server breach," CoinDCX CEO and co-founder Sumit Gupta announced on Saturday.
    Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality
    The FHFA directive on crypto in mortgage risk assessments risks excluding self-custodied assets, potentially increasing counterparty risk for homebuyers.
    Can XRP price reach $20? These charts say ‘full bull’ phase is still ahead
    Multiple chart technicals and indicators suggest that XRP price has the potential to stage a parabolic rally over the next few weeks.
    Spot Bitcoin ETFs gains $363M, extend 12-day inflow streak to $6.6B
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    ‘Crypto Week’ ushers in big change: What happens now?
    Crypto Week in the US ends with some victories for the crypto lobby, with the GENIUS Act headed to Trump’s desk.
    They trusted a sealed wallet from TikTok, and it cost them $6.9M
    A fake hardware wallet bought via TikTok led to a $6.9-million crypto theft; hackers are now targeting devices meant to keep funds safe.
    Ether preps record short squeeze as analysis sees $4K ETH price 'soon'
    Ether is punishing shorts already, but another 10% ETH price upside will liquidate $1 billion, helping cement $4,000 in the process.
    Charles Schwab plans to launch Bitcoin, Ether spot trading, CEO says
    Charles Schwab plans to offer spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to attract clients who want to consolidate crypto holdings with their traditional assets.
    Crypto exchange Bullish files for US IPO, targets NYSE listing as “BLSH”
    Cayman Islands-based Bullish has filed for IPO registration with the SEC, aiming to list on NYSE as “BLSH.”
    Jack Dorsey’s Block to join S&P 500, stock surges 9% after-hours
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    Bitcoin ‘pausing here for air’ likely, but another July ATH still possible
    Galaxy Digital’s Michael Harvey says the most optimistic scenario for Bitcoin is a “continued slow melt-up” through the end of July.
    Bitcoin’s first Batman? Peter McCormack plans to buy his own police force
    Bitcoiner Peter McCormack says the police "have failed" the town of Bedford and insists he can do a better job by deploying his own security team.
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    Vibe Coding - Conversational Software Development - Part 2 In Practice
    Introduction In my previous blog post, I introduced the concept of Vibe Coding. It is one of the new ways that is attracting even non-programmers. Users can describe their thoughts using natural language and AI tools would convert that into a working application. Spotting this opportunity, I thought I should experiment and understand what that actually looks like in action. I took this opportunity to test out a few tools and see how they really impact my workflow. It is not just about automating tasks; it is about changing our behaviour on how to approach a problem. To me, it feels like a declarative approach, especially when you are navigating a new framework or language for the first time. I first started with the most common tool that is gaining popularity in the corporate world. I…  ( 6 min )
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    My Dream Intranet Home Page Inspired by Axero
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    "End-to-End SonarQube Integration with GitLab CI/CD for DevSecOps Pipelines"
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    Imposter Syndrome Is Lying to You—Don’t Let It Run Your Career
    It doesn’t matter where you went to law school, how many cases you’ve won, or how high your GPA was. If you work in the legal field long enough, there’s a good chance you’ll hear a little voice in your head whisper, “You don’t belong here.” That’s imposter syndrome. And the worst part is, it doesn’t usually show up when you’re failing, it shows up right when you’re doing well. You land the job, win the motion, get praise from a partner, and instead of celebrating, you think, I just got lucky. They’re going to figure me out. The truth? You’re not alone. Some of the most capable, high-achieving attorneys deal with the same doubts. Why? Because law rewards perfectionism, constant comparison, and pressure to always know the answer. It’s easy to feel like you’re falling short when the bar is constantly moving. But here’s the thing: imposter syndrome isn’t telling the truth. The fact that you care that you question yourself, that you want to be better, that’s not a flaw. That’s what makes you a thoughtful, ethical professional. The problem isn’t that you don’t know enough. It’s that you’ve convinced yourself that everyone else knows everything. One of the best ways to quiet that voice is to talk about it. Chances are the people you admire most have felt the same way. Keep track of your wins, your progress, and the times you figured something out you didn’t think you could. And remember, confidence doesn’t come from pretending to know everything—it comes from knowing you’ll figure it out, even when you don’t. You earned your seat at the table. Don’t let a lie in your head make you shrink from it. Created By: Dalton A. Breshears  ( 3 min )
    Symfony Station Communiqué - Stardate: ✦ 18 July 2025 ✦: The Latest Symfony, Drupal, TYPO3, and PHP News!
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    Hume AI Debuts EVI 3, A Groundbreaking Model for Realistic Voice and Style Cloning
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    How to Spot Burnout Before It Wrecks Your Legal Career
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    Not Every Day Is Productive #13
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    Copy Markdown to Teams
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    Fixing File Renaming Issues in Git: Handling Case Sensitivity and core.ignorecase Ediongsenyene Joseph I. ・ Oct 30 '24 #git #github #beginners #webdev  ( 2 min )
    Slack Supercharges Collaboration with New AI-Powered Features
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    What Are Some Common Web Scraping Libraries in Python?
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    Why Your Temperament Matters When Choosing a Legal Career
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    Construindo o Jogo Arkanoid em C++
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    Leveling Up as a Developer in 2025 Isn’t Just About Code Anymore
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    DEPLOY AZURE WEB APP
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    Enriching Keycloak with LinkedIn VanityName, Headline & Profile Picture via Custom SPI Mohamed Radwan for AWS Community Builders ・ Jun 21 #keycloak #opensource  ( 2 min )
    A Custom Consent Management approach for GDPR compliance
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    "Building an AI Chess Agent: From Natural Language to Interactive Gameplay"
    �� Excited to share a new addition in my open-source multi-agent AI assistant: the Games Agent! ♟️🤖 https://github.com/wiss84/robots-ai Game Agent Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6gwGUEF7i0  ( 3 min )
    Integrating Model Context Protocol with Gemini: The Definitive Guide to Modern Tool Calling (Agentic-AI)
    When it comes to tool-calling and agentic AI, the internet seems awash with tutorials for Anthropic’s Claude or the latest from OpenAI’s GPTs. But what if you want to ride the (less-documented) Gemini wave? If you’ve searched far and wide for a comprehensive guide on integrating the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Gemini, and modern tool schemas, only to find sparse blog posts tailored for other ecosystems, you’re not alone. This tutorial fills that void, focusing on practical integration of Gemini and Model Context Protocol, from both server and client perspectives. We’ll draw on Node.js with TypeScript, @google/genai for Gemini and schema definition, and @modelcontextprotocol/sdk as our primary toolkit. By the end, you should be able registering tools server-side, and activate them client-…  ( 9 min )
    DevSolve — Earn by Solving Code & Selling Pre-Built Modules
    Hey devs 👋 Last week I launched DevSolve — a platform where developers can: Solve real-world coding problems and get paid Upload their pre-built tools/modules and earn from them Devs are helping each other every day on GitHub, Reddit, and chats — but rarely get paid directly. Plus, many of us build small tools, components, or solutions that could be useful to others. So I decided to create a platform where: You can post problems and set a bounty Or solve someone else's issue and earn Or upload reusable code to the Toolbox and earn passively 🚀 Results in first few days 300+ users $17.50 in revenue 13 DAUs First real paid solutions delivered Still super early, but I’m excited to build in public and grow it slowly with real feedback. This is the heart of DevSolve right now. Upload: Auth modules UI kits Payment integrations Code snippets/tools Anything that can save another dev time Set your price. If someone uses it, you earn. If this feels interesting, check it out: 👉 https://www.devsolve.club Feedback, criticism, ideas — all welcome 🙌 Let’s grow this together 🚀  ( 3 min )
    Laravel Events and Listeners: Building Decoupled Applications
    Introduction to Event-Driven Architecture In traditional application development, components often directly depend on each other, creating tight coupling that leads to code that's difficult to maintain, test, and extend. As applications grow in complexity, this problem compounds, resulting in spaghetti code that's brittle and resistant to change. Event-driven architecture offers a powerful alternative. Instead of components communicating directly, they communicate through events—notifications that something significant has happened. Components can broadcast events without knowing or caring which other components might be listening. Similarly, listeners can respond to events without knowing which components triggered them. Laravel provides a robust implementation of this pattern through i…  ( 11 min )
    30 Days Of Code- Day 3
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    The best AI headshot generator - my personal and honest review
    It’s amazing how stable diffusion evolved in the last couple of years. When Flux was launched, I was blown away how realistic the photos were. I decided to try out a few headshot generators which claim that they have their own proprietary models, just to see if how big is the difference between closed-source and open-source models. I picked up the first 3 positions recommended by Perplexity (who’s using Google nowadays?) and here’s my honest feedback. I used 4 photos for each of the 3 services I tried out, all of them were taken on the same trip. Aragon.ai One thing that stood out was the amount of ads they are serving on Google and Insta. I decided to go with the professional headshot style, as this was quite opposite to the style of the photos I uploaded. Here’s the result: I wouldn’t …  ( 4 min )
    Dez conselhos que eu gostaria de ter recebido no início da minha carreira em TI
    Depois de mais de uma década trabalhando como desenvolvedor de software, reuni aqui os conselhos que considero essenciais para quem está começando na área, mas que muitas vezes passam batido. Aprenda a aprender Aprenda inglês Domine a base Aprenda a debugar Entenda o contexto além do código Mergulhe de cabeça na comunidade Pratique o que você aprendeu Não tenha medo de errar Soft Skills Tenha humildade Esses conselhos não são regras absolutas, mas te garanto que seguindo alguns deles a sua jornada será bem mais proveitosa. Espero que eles também possam te ajudar a encurtar caminhos, evitar frustrações e crescer de forma mais sólida na carreira de TI.  ( 6 min )
    Laravel Collections: Beyond Basic Array Operations
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    Horizon World Tutorial – Player Management – Part 3 – Sprint
    In the previous tutorial, we introduced double jump mechanics that were automatically applied to players upon entering the World. In this instalment, we will build upon that foundation by implementing a sprint mechanic, allowing players to move more swiftly for a limited duration. Additionally, we will create a straightforward Heads-Up Display (HUD) to visually monitor the player's sprint stamina, ensuring users can easily keep track of their sprinting capabilities during gameplay. Lets start by openening your Player Logic world in the desktop editor and then open the LocalPlayerController script. First we will define the new property which will contain the information needed to manage the sprint mechanic. Add the following after the doubleJump definition. private sprint: { input: hz…  ( 12 min )
    SQL Tricks: Generate Calendar Table
    Creating a "calendar table" or "date dimension" is a common task in SQL, especially for reporting, data warehousing, or when you need to perform calculations based on dates that might not exist in your actual data (e.g., finding days with no sales). While a full-fledged calendar table usually contains many attributes (day of week, week number, quarter, holiday flags, etc.), sometimes you just need a simple list of dates for a specific period, like the current month. In this post, we'll explore how to dynamically generate a table containing all dates for the current month across different popular RDBMS dialects: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, and Oracle. This approach avoids hardcoding dates and ensures your script always works for the current period. Why generate a calendar table? Filli…  ( 7 min )
    🌟 Getting Started with Terraform: A beginner's Guide
    "From Understanding Terraform to Creating a Nginx Server on EC2 instance, Everything made swfit." Hey there, welcome to the exciting world of Cloud and DevOps! If you’re new to this space, don’t worry—I’m here to guide you like a friend who’s just a step ahead. Today, we’re diving into Terraform, one of the coolest and most widely used Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools out there. Big companies like Adobe, Airbnb, and Red Hat rely on Terraform to manage their infrastructure using something called HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL). Sounds fancy, right? Don’t sweat it—we’ll break it all down! In this blog, we’re going on a beginner-friendly journey. First, we’ll unpack what terms like IaC, HCL, and Terraformactually mean (no jargon overload, I promise). Then, we’ll peek under the hood t…  ( 14 min )
    Part 7: Stop Hardcoding! Managing Configuration with ConfigMaps and Secrets
    So far, we have a running Nginx web server exposed to the world via a Service. Our application's state is defined declaratively in YAML files. This is a huge step forward. But our application is still naive. In the real world, applications need configuration: database connection strings, API keys, feature flags, tuning parameters. Where does this information go? A common anti-pattern is to hardcode these values directly into the container image. This is a terrible practice for several reasons: Inflexible: A change in the database password requires rebuilding and redeploying the entire container image. Insecure: It bundles sensitive information like API keys with your application code, which might be stored in a less-secure registry. Not Portable: The image is tied to a specific envir…  ( 6 min )
    Just finished my 1st JS mini challenge at Moringa! Repo’s live—check it out & follow my dev journey! 🔗 https://github.com/mohamedsalimagil/Code-Challenge-1
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    🔐 Securing Amazon RDS Credentials with AWS Secrets Manager
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    Implementing OpenDAL with Filesystem (FS) In Rust
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    SwiftUI Performance and Stability: Avoiding the Most Costly Mistakes
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    Youtube video summarizer with linkedin post creation
    Hi All, I have built a simple app (Smart Summarizer) to convert youtube videos into easily consumable summaries. You can then use the summaries to create linkedin post and share your learnings with the world. Now, this problem can be solved using other approaches as well but I wanted to experiment this and see where it takes me. Would like to get your inputs on the app and understand what works well and what could be done better for making it more attractive for people to use. Why was this built - People spend 20-30 minutes on an average watching YouTube videos. With 400 million YouTube videos created every year (of which 20%+ are educational content or podcasts), it is getting more difficult for people to consume content. Personally, I was facing the below problems - Unable to complete a long video or podcast in one go because of distractions and other priorities Wasted time on videos which were not relevant or good enough Learnings which never got captured or utilized beyond a point Thanks in advance artificial #intelligence #ai #replit #youtube #summarizer  ( 3 min )
    AI Agents Are Getting Smarter Than You Think — And That’s Changing Everything
    AI agents are no longer just tools — they’re becoming autonomous problem solvers reshaping how we code, work, and innovate. In this article, we break down real-world examples, their technical architecture, and why it’s time every developer paid attention. Forget simple automation. AI agents are autonomous systems that analyze tasks, make decisions, adapt to failures, and even collaborate with other agents. They simulate junior developers or digital assistants — but powered by AI. These agents often combine: A powerful LLM like GPT-4, Claude, Gemini Memory (short & long-term) Tool usage (code writing, file I/O, web browsing) Goal-driven loop systems (like ReAct or Chain-of-Thought) Popular examples: Auto-GPT Devin by Cognition BabyAGI AgentOps CrewAI The tools are getting smarter, but what’…  ( 4 min )
    Mastering SSG, SSR, ISR, and CSR in Next.js
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    3 práticas para tirar dúvidas em palestras ou eventos
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    Your multi-agent system is probably slower than it needs to be
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    🔧 How to Auto-Mount Partitions Without Password in Fedora and Access Them in File Manager
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    Building a Diffusion Model from Scratch: CIFAR-10 in 15 Minutes
    TL;DR I built and trained a complete diffusion model from scratch that generates CIFAR-10-style images in under 15 minutes. The model has 16.8M parameters, achieved a 73% loss reduction, and demonstrates all the core concepts of modern diffusion models. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand how these AI image generators actually work! 🔗 GitHub Repo | Hugging Face Model Diffusion models power some of the most impressive AI tools today - DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion. But most tutorials either skip the implementation details or require massive computational resources. This project shows you can understand and build these models with just: 🖥️ A single GPU (RTX 3060) ⏱️ 15 minutes of training time 💾 64MB model size 🧠 Clear, educational code A SimpleUNet diffusion model that lea…  ( 7 min )
    Build High-Performance Websites with React.js, Next.js, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS
    Hello Dev Community, I'm Md Mohosin Ali, a Full Stack Developer based in Bangladesh, specializing in React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS. With over two years of professional experience, I help startups, designers, and businesses transform their design files (Figma, PSD, Adobe XD) into fully responsive, high-performance websites and web applications. I offer complete frontend and backend development services, with a focus on performance, scalability, and pixel-perfect precision. Transform Figma, PSD, or XD designs into dynamic web applications using modern frameworks: Semantic HTML5 Optimized performance with Next.js and Vue.js Tailwind CSS for responsive, mobile-first design SEO best practices included Gig Link: Convert Figma, PSD, or XD to React/Next.js Develop clean and modern l…  ( 4 min )
    Why I Built a C# Markdown-to-HTML Converter (That’s Actually Fast and Safe)
    Markdown is everywhere — from README files to blog engines. Yet, most Markdown-to-HTML converters today are either: Too heavy (like Pandoc) Too limited (like VS Code preview) Or simply unsafe (Typora exports HTML without XSS filtering) As someone who needed a fast, embeddable Markdown-to-HTML converter in C#, I couldn't find anything that met all of these goals: ✅ Small and dependency-free ✅ Fully supports advanced Markdown (TOC, footnotes, tables, tasks...) ✅ XSS-safe and robust for user input ✅ Easy to integrate into console, desktop, or web apps So I built it. Instead of building a framework, I created a single-file class you can just drop into your project and use like this: string html = Markdown.ToHtml(mdSource); Done. No NuGet packages. No third-party libs. No surprises. Not only does the converter produce clean HTML5 — it also scans your input for: Common Markdown errors (e.g. unclosed **bold** or *italic*) Suspicious input like or phishing links And appends a styled warning block to the HTML output It’s ideal for batch-processing Markdown or handling user-submitted content. 🔹 Just want to test it? Download the .exe and run: mdoc.exe input.md output.html 🔹 Want to embed or extend it? Just copy the .cs file into your project and you're done. GitHub: milos-p-lab/MarkdownGuideHtmlConverter If you're tired of bloated or unsafe Markdown tools — try this minimalist approach. I built it for me, but maybe it's exactly what you need too.  ( 3 min )
    Clean Architecture Vs Verticle Slice Achitecture
    Clean Architecture Separation of concerns: Every layer has a specific responsibility and focus on single concern Dependency rules Dependency flows inward. The high-level module should not aware of low-level module Organises into layers Business logic is decoupled from external concerns Facilitates for more testing, automation testing and SOLID principles. Provides flexibility and modular design to facilitate future flexibility It emphasises end-to-end delivery, cutting layers by building small vertical features  ( 3 min )
    Full-Stack Application Deployment Guide Using Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Prometheus Monitoring
    This detailed guide focuses on deploying the MERN E-Commerce Store source code (from https://github.com/HuXn-WebDev/MERN-E-Commerce-Store.git) with a modern DevOps pipeline involving Docker for containerization, Kubernetes for orchestration, Jenkins for CI/CD, and Prometheus for monitoring—purpose-built for DevOps engineers to demonstrate deployment and operational practices. Overview & Prerequisites Application Preparation Dockerization of MERN App Jenkins CI/CD Setup Kubernetes Deployment Prometheus Monitoring Setup Best Practices & Tips Troubleshooting and Future Enhancements 1. Overview & Prerequisites Objective Deploy a production-grade MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) e-commerce app using DevOps best practices. Prerequisites OS: Linux preferred (Windows …  ( 6 min )
    .env vs .toml for Config in Go: What Should You Use?
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. Managing config in Go projects is simple—until you have to decide how to do it. Two popular options are .env files and .toml files. Let’s break down what each does, when to use them, and how to implement both cleanly. .env — The Minimalist's Choice .env files are basically key-value pairs like: PORT=8080 DB_URL=postgres://user:pass@localhost:5432/dbname DEBUG=true Use the github.com/joho/godotenv package: go get github.com/joho/godotenv package main import ( "log" "os" "github.com/joho/godotenv" ) func main() { …  ( 4 min )
    Python For beginners
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    Africa’s Tech Boom Needs a Security Backbone — Not Just AI Hype
    Africa’s tech scene is witnessing unprecedented growth. Startups are scaling fast, fintech solutions are transforming the way we transact, and AI is making its way into everything—from education and agriculture to healthcare and finance. This rapid digital transformation is exciting. It signals a continent rising, solving its own problems through innovation. But amidst the AI buzz and product launches, one critical conversation often gets left behind: Cybersecurity. ** ** User data gets exposed. Financial systems become vulnerable to fraud. Trust in local tech solutions declines. In a world where data is more valuable than oil, overlooking cybersecurity is like building a high-rise without a foundation. It may look great—until it collapses. Yes, AI is powerful. But integrating AI in…  ( 4 min )
    Monitoring Hazelcast Metrics using JMX exporter
    As distributed systems become more complex, monitoring becomes crucial for maintaining application performance and reliability. If you're using Hazelcast as your in-memory data grid, you'll want to keep a close eye on its performance metrics. Today, I'll walk you through setting up JMX exporter to monitor Hazelcast metrics effectively. Before diving into the setup, let's understand why monitoring Hazelcast is essential. Hazelcast provides valuable insights into: Memory usage and distribution Network communication patterns Cache hit/miss ratios Queue sizes and processing times Connection health and latency These metrics help you optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and make informed scaling decisions. Before we start, make sure you have: Hazelcast instance (embedded or standalone) JMX…  ( 5 min )
    About me
    I’m a web development enthusiast and digital solutions creator. I created Markmix Studios Limited to help individuals turn their ideas into useful online experiences. I offer services like website creation, and social media managment. bismark@markmixstudios.com Check my profile  ( 3 min )
    AutoTube Thumbnail Generator with Google AI Studio
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I built a Next.js app that generates YouTube thumbnails using AI-generated images. The goal was simple: I wanted to stop wasting time manually designing thumbnails and instead leverage AI to automate the process with minimal inputs. The app lets users: Type a prompt (e.g., "Integrating GraphQL with NestJS") Optionally upload logos or related images Generate a 1280x720 thumbnail using a generative AI model (like Imagen or Gemini) It combines visual design with contextual relevance — a great tool for creators, educators, and developers who frequently publish technical videos. To generate the base app using Google AI Studio, I provided this detailed prompt: I want to build a Next.js app that uses Imagen or …  ( 4 min )
    Scaling Enterprise GenAI with MCP
    Scaling Enterprise GenAI with MCP (Bloomberg Case Study) Om Shree ・ Jul 19 #ai #beginners #productivity #tutorial  ( 2 min )
    Scaling Enterprise GenAI with MCP (Bloomberg Case Study)
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    ChatGPT Agent is FINALLY here, Kimi K2 just killed Claude, Perplexity's AI web browser, and more
    Hello AI Enthusiasts! Welcome to the Twenty-Eighth edition of "This Week in AI Engineering"! This week, OpenAI launched the revolutionary ChatGPT Agent, Moonshot AI's Kimi K2 beats Opus4 being 90% cheaper, Mistral released worlds #1 speech recognition models, Perplexity unveiled their smartest AI browser, and Cursor;s CEO had to apologise publicly . As always, we'll also explore some under-the-radar tools that can supercharge your development workflow. ChatGPT Agent is FINALLY here OpenAI has released ChatGPT Agent, a unified system that combines deep research capabilities with computer operation abilities. The agent can browse the web, use terminals, write code, analyze data, and create reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, all while achieving state-of-the-art performance across mul…  ( 10 min )
    DhaScan: Level Up Your Web Security with AI 🛡️ - Think Like an Attacker, Defend Like a Pro.
    Hey Dev Community! In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, web application security is more critical than ever. As developers and security enthusiasts, we're constantly on the lookout for tools that can help us proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to DhaScan, an AI-powered web vulnerability scanner designed to help you think like an attacker and defend like a pro. 👉 Check out DhaScan on GitHub: https://github.com/Ronit-paikray/DhaScan Why Another Vulnerability Scanner? The Power of AI in Security Key Features That Make DhaScan Stand Out AI-Powered Detection: Leverages intelligent algorithms for enhanced vulnerability identification. 227+ Vulnerability Tests: Covers a wide range of common and advance…  ( 5 min )
    🕵️‍♂️ Social Media First Post Finder
    Intro Finding a user’s first post on social media can be surprisingly difficult — but it’s valuable for digital history, research, or even just for fun. These tools aim to solve that problem by finding the first post on Instagram and Facebook. 📌 What is it? InstaFirst and FBookFirst are lightweight tools designed to help you discover the very first post made by a user on Instagram or Facebook, simply by entering their username or profile link. 🧰 Technologies Used Python (Scraping logic) Flask (Web server) HTML/CSS (User interface) JavaScript (Interactive UI components) Facebook & Instagram query parameter parsing 📚 What Can You Learn? How social media URL structures work ❓ Why I Built It Scrolling endlessly to find a first post is tedious and inefficient. I built these tools to automate that process, making it easier for content creators, digital historians, or curious users. Plus, it was a great way to deepen my understanding of scraping logic and platform constraints. 🔗 GitHub Repositories InstaFirst FBookFirst by Muhammet Ali AKBAK  ( 3 min )
    🎭 Solivagus
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    Comunicação entre a Camada Application e a API no .NET Moderno
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    😎Mastering Dart's Null Safety: From ? to ! and Everything In Between
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    Kiro vs Cursor: How Amazon’s AI IDE is Redefining Developer Productivity
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    🧬 WebCell
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    Learn Frontend Development in 180 Days. CodeWithDhanian ・ Jun 5 #frontend #webdev #beginners #programming  ( 2 min )
    Frontend Challenge: College Website for Axero Design System
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    🖼️ PixelSink: Hunt Hidden Data Inside Images
    Upload an image. Could it be quietly leaking GPS location, device fingerprints, or even hidden payloads? PixelSink is a lightweight web app that inspects uploaded images for potential data exposure. It performs layered analysis across EXIF metadata, LSB steganography signals, and file integrity / similarity hashes to produce a risk score. 🎯 What It Does For each uploaded image, PixelSink runs: EXIF Metadata Extraction — Surface GPS, timestamps, camera model, and more. 🧰 Tech Stack Flask backend Pillow for image operations & sampling exifread for metadata extraction imagehash for perceptual hashing hashlib for SHA256 Minimal HTML/CSS/JS front-end UI. ⚙️ How It Works (Flow) Accepts PNG / JPG / JPEG uploads (max ~5 MB). 💡 Extension Ideas Visual map pin for GPS metadata. 📦 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/akbak/PixelSink by Muhammet Ali AKBAK  ( 3 min )
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    AWS Skill Builder: Is It Enough to Learn AWS for Free?
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    🎮 dvd-pong: Retro Physics in the Browser!
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    AWS AI League: The Ultimate AI Showdown for Innovation and Skill Development
    The AWS AI League is a premier program designed to foster the development of essential AI skills through engaging, hands-on learning and competitive challenges. Building on the success of AWS DeepRacer, which engaged over 560,000 builders, the AWS AI League marks a significant expansion into the generative AI era, offering a unique competitive experience for both enterprises and individual developers. At its core, the AWS AI League is a collaborative, gamified learning program that empowers builders and organizations to develop practical generative AI capabilities. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation, making generative AI adoption more accessible and accelerating business transformation. The program structure typically involves several phase…  ( 6 min )
    How to Save an Hour of Figma Work Using Webcrumbs
    No one enjoys rebuilding layouts from scratch in Figma. You’ve probably felt this before. AI generates the perfect layout. You love it. Then you open Figma and stare at a blank canvas, knowing you’re about to rebuild everything manually, every button, text block, and spacing detail. It feels like you’re doing double the work just to get back to where you started. The Webcrumbs Figma plugin removes that step entirely. You generate a layout, export it, and open it in Figma with everything ready to edit. No screenshots. No tracing. No wasted time. Webcrumbs is a browser-based tool that helps you build frontend layouts quickly without writing code. You can drag and drop sections, change text and colors, move things around, and see your layout come together in real-time. It’s made for people wh…  ( 6 min )
    Why I Made Veko Go: A Free Alternative to for Load Testing (and Why I Share It
    Open-source software has the power to change the world by creating tools that are accessible to everyone. I have chosen to share the Veko Ecosystem publicly and make it available for free for several important reasons: 1. Contribution to the Open-Source Community The open-source community thrives on contributions and the willingness to share knowledge. By providing this toolset, I am hoping to encourage others to contribute back, whether it’s through bug fixes, new features, documentation improvements, or feedback. 2. Supporting Accessibility and Equality Everyone should have access to the best possible tools, regardless of their budget. In this sense, Veko Ecosystem is about democratizing technology and ensuring that even small startups, freelancers, or independent developers can benefit …  ( 5 min )
    Introducing Veko Ecosystem: A Complete Solution for Privacy, Load Testing, and Secure Data Storage
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    DevVoice: Real-Time Voice Coding Assistant
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    Here's how git-mcp.io shows the typewriter effect on its landing page.
    In this article, we will review how git-mcp.io shows the typewriter effect on its landing page. We will look at:  What is typewriter-effect? typewriter-effect package. typewriter-effect usage in git-mcp codebase This above GIF demonstrate what a typewriter-effect is on a webpage.  GIF is downloaded from this typewriter package. typewriter-effect is asimple yet powerful native javascript plugin for a cool typewriter effect. You can install typewriter-effect with just one command and you’re good to go # with npm npm i typewriter-effect # with yarn yarn add typewriter-effect import Typewriter from 'typewriter-effect'; { typewriter.typeString('Hello World!') .callFunction(() => { console.log('String typed out!'); }) …  ( 3 min )
    Make it pop
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    Reframing Software Development as a Spiritual Exercise
    Have you ever stared at a gemstone? The dazzling array of light, the decomposed spectrum, and the shining inner universe seemingly implied within the crystal lattice—how can something so simple, even rigid and mathematical, be so compelling? I feel we often view structure and beauty, the mechanical and the philosophical, as separate arenas of the world when, almost invariably, they are deeply and inextricably interwoven. It is surprising to me that many of us see software as raw mechanicism when so much of what a successful product is is wrapped up in how people feel about its outcomes. The goals of the system and that of the organization, if any, behind it are secondary to this feeling. I think we have gotten so used to the idea of "Software as a Service" that we have dissociated "service…  ( 5 min )
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    📚 JavaScript.info — The Modern JavaScript Tutorial
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    Horizon World Tutorial – Player Management – Part 2 – Double Jump
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    Advanced PDF Optimization Techniques - 1752936
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    🌈 Introducing Elyndra Studios: A New Chapter of Creation, Love, and Legacy
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    5 Useful VS Code Extensions for PHP Development
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    CSS Challenge: Show Off Your Best CSS Art—Only 100 Bytes Allowed
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    🚀 Acme Corp Intranet – A Clean & Responsive Office Homepage | DEV Challenge
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    Fridge Recipe Wizard
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    GoLang 101: Communicating with the World — Files, JSON, and Protocols
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    Modernizing a Core Banking Platform with Google Cloud: A Cloud-Native Journey
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    How Can Programmers Learn Human Languages?
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    Fridge Recipe Wizard
    Fridge Recipe Wizard 📸 Snap a photo of your fridge and let AI create delicious recipes for you! Check out the app here: Fridge Recipe Wizard on AI Studio Upload a photo of your fridge or take one instantly. (Optional) Enter your preferences, such as "vegetarian", "low salt", or "under 30 minutes". Click "Generate Recipe" to get AI-powered cooking suggestions! Whether you're struggling to decide what to eat, trying to reduce food waste, or looking for new meal ideas, this app has you covered. ✅ Ingredient recognition via image upload or instant photo 🍳 AI-generated recipe suggestions tailored to your ingredients and preferences ⚙️ Customizable filters like cooking time, dietary needs, and flavor profiles 🥦 Helps reduce food waste and sparks daily cooking inspiration  ( 3 min )
    How is Cursor's High-Stakes Bet with Google and AI Leaders Reshaping Coding Tools?
    The software industry is shifting rapidly, with AI tools leading the charge. Cursor, developed by Anysphere, has formed key alliances with Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. This move enhances AI capabilities for users but also brings challenges in a competitive field. Cursor stands out as an AI-driven code editor. Founded in 2022 by MIT alumni, it has grown quickly, reaching a $9.9 billion valuation. Users appreciate its features that transform coding into a collaborative process. Cursor integrates AI deeply into development. It offers tools like: Codebase-aware chat, where you can query your entire project for smart responses. Natural language editing to rewrite code in plain English. Automated debugging that identifies issues and suggests fixes. Predictive autocomplete that anticipates…  ( 4 min )
    Next.js on Serverless: Scalability Without the Hassle
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    Nitin Navik
    🚀 Meet Nitin Navik: Full-Stack Developer Building Cross-Platform Solutions with React, Electron & AI Hi Dev Community! 👋 I’m Nitin Navik, a passionate Full-Stack Developer with nearly 5 years of experience building scalable and performance-focused applications across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. Frontend: React.js (Expert), Next.js, TypeScript, Gatsby.js, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Webpack Mobile & Desktop: React Native, Electron.js Backend: Node.js, Express.js, JWT, OAuth Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL Others: Git, REST APIs, Firebase, PostgreSQL, OAuth, JWT I'm currently building ShinobiScannerApp, an AI-powered document scanner built using: 📱 React Native for mobile interface 🧠 AI & OCR to scan, extract and enhance documents 🧰 Node.js + PostgreSQL for backend logic and cloud sync 💻 Cross-platform compatibility with future Electron.js integration It's an ambitious project that merges full-stack development, AI, and UX into a single powerful tool — stay tuned for a full write-up soon! I believe great software should solve real-world problems with beautiful, intuitive, and scalable solutions. My goal is to constantly challenge myself by exploring new frameworks and integrations — especially in AI, multi-platform experiences, and developer tools. I'm actively exploring new challenges and open to remote collaborations, freelance projects, or even full-time opportunities where I can bring ideas to life. 🌐 My Portfolio 📫 LinkedIn 📷 YouTube Channel 💻 GitHub If you're into building beautiful web/mobile apps, experimenting with AI, or just love talking code — I’d love to connect. Feel free to comment below or DM me. #FullStackDeveloper #ReactJS #ReactNative #ElectronJS #NextJS #NodeJS #TailwindCSS #WebDev #DevCommunity #MongoDB #PostgreSQL #GatsbyJS #AI #OpenToWork #TypeScript #MaterialUI  ( 3 min )
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    Your Features Are Boring Users to Death
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    TanStack Table v8: Complete Interactive Data Grid Demo
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    From Laravel to Vector Databases: Exploring AI-Powered Search
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    Learning Elixir: Tuples
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    Think one EBS volume can’t be attached to multiple EC2s? Think again. Here's what you really need to know about EBS Multi-Attach and supported EC2 instances.
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    From Requirements to a Data Model in MSSQL
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    How to boot up ubuntu Server on Raspberry PI 5 (Headless)
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    Handling Events and Event Propagation in JavaScript
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    Javascript Unplugged: History, Power, and the Quirky Magic That Runs the Web
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    New embedding model leaderboard shakeup: Google takes #1 while Alibaba’s open source alternative closes gap
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    Steam Banning Games That “Violate” Rules And Standards Of Payment Processors And Banks
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    Remote Hiring In The Deepfake Era
    Remote hiring has revolutionized global access to talent—but it’s also opened the door to sophisticated fraud. Here’s how one interview shattered our assumptions and changed our approach. The Interview That Raised Alarms We were hiring a developer through LinkedIn—standard process in 2025. Applications poured in, especially from Eastern Europe. On paper: impressive résumés, solid GitHub profiles, fluent English. Everything looked right. But during interviews, the reality didn’t match the claims. Candidates who identified as Eastern European showed clear signs of being from entirely different regions—mostly Asian descent, struggling with English, and no grasp of local geography or culture. Diversity isn’t the issue here; deception is. Deepfake in a Dev Interview? One candidate claimed to live in a city I knew well. Casual questions about the area revealed zero local knowledge. Then came the real shock: the candidate was using real-time face-swapping software to appear Eastern European on camera. The effect was subtle but noticeable—slight glitches, uncanny expressions, and delayed eye tracking. We weren’t just dealing with résumé inflation. This was full-blown identity fabrication. The Tech Behind the Scam These weren’t isolated cases. Here’s what we’re now seeing: The tools are public, cheap, and scarily effective. Why This Matters The risks are serious: How We Adapted Our Process To combat this, we’ve overhauled our hiring pipeline: ✅ Enhanced Verification 🛡️ Technical Defenses 🌍 Cultural & Linguistic Checks The Human Cost The tragedy is that honest candidates—especially from fraud-prone regions—now face unjust suspicion. The actions of a few are making it harder for the many. Moving Forward Remote work is here to stay. But so is deception. Our choices now will define whether we remain open to global talent or retreat behind geographic firewalls. Let’s do better: ⸻ Have you seen similar fraud in your hiring process? How are you adapting? Let’s compare notes below.  ( 4 min )
    How I implemented Access Token and Refresh Token in my Tour Management System Application
    Authentication Flow: Two-Token Strategy Github Code Link In this application, we employ a two-token strategy for authentication to enhance security and user experience. This involves an Access Token and a Refresh Token. A short-lived JSON Web Token (JWT) that the client sends with every request to access protected resources. Its short lifespan (defined by JWT_ACCESS_EXPIRES in env.ts) minimizes the risk if it's ever compromised. A long-lived JWT used solely to obtain a new access token when the old one expires. It is stored securely in an httpOnly cookie, making it inaccessible to client-side JavaScript. Its longer lifespan is defined by JWT_REFRESH_EXPIRES. Here is the step-by-step process from initial login to session renewal. A user submits their credentials (e.g., email/password or t…  ( 4 min )
    🚀 Introducing 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆: The Easiest Project Tracker, for Developers
    Hey everyone! Today, I am thrilled to share something I've been working on — DevDiary. What is it? ✅ Organize projects ✨ AI-Powered Notes 🔒 Your Data, Your Privacy Why try it? 💡 Join Me! Help build new features Fix bugs Share ideas I'd love to hear your thoughts! DevDiary Link: https://devdiary.shahirislam.me/ OpenSource #DeveloperTools #Productivity #NextJS #React #WebApp  ( 3 min )
    Provide private storage for internal company documents
    The company needs storage for their offices and departments. This content is private to the company and shouldn't be shared without consent. This storage requires high availability if there's a regional outage. The company wants to use this storage to back up the public website storage. Task: Create a storage account. Create a storage container with restricted access. Configure a shared access signature for partners. Back up the public website storage. Implement lifecycle management to move content to the cool tier. 1. Create a storage account for the internal private company documents. In the portal, search for and select Storage accounts. Select + Create. Select the Resource group created in the previous lab. Set the Storage account name to private. Add an identifier to the name to en…  ( 5 min )
    Top 10 Launches of Launch Week 15
    Here are the top 10 launches from the past week. They're all very exciting so make sure to check out every single one. Supabase Platform released new API keys, Publishable and Secret, and Supabase Auth now supports asymmetric JWTs with Elliptic Curve and RSA cryptographic algorithms. These changes improve the performance, reliability, and security of your Supabase projects. Read more We launched Supabase Analytics Buckets in Private Alpha—storage buckets optimized for analytics with built-in support for Apache Iceberg. We’ve coupled this with the new Supabase Iceberg Wrapper to make it easier for you to query your analytical data. Read more We’ve added support for OpenTelementry (OTel) across our services so you can soon send logs, metrics, and traces to any OTel-compatible tooling. We’ve …  ( 4 min )
    How Aptos' Quorum Store Unlocks True Scalability
    Aptos has quickly made a name for itself with its impressive transaction throughput and sub-second finality. But how does it achieve such performance, especially when many blockchains struggle with scalability? One of the core innovations behind this is Quorum Store, a sophisticated mempool protocol that fundamentally transforms how transaction data is handled before it even reaches consensus. At its heart, Quorum Store is all about decoupling data dissemination from the consensus process, effectively removing a major bottleneck in traditional blockchain architectures. The Bottleneck Problem: A Single Point of Failure In many classic leader-based Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus protocols, the process often looks like this: A leader validator is chosen for a specific round. This le…  ( 6 min )
    Avoiding Lifetime Annotations with Structs
    Avoiding Lifetime Annotations with Structs in Rust Learn when Rust can infer lifetimes and how to design around unnecessary lifetime annotations. Rust’s ownership system is one of its most powerful features, enabling memory safety without garbage collection. But with great power comes… lifetimes. For many Rust programmers, dealing with lifetimes can feel like wrangling an unruly beast, especially when working with structs. Lifetime annotations are essential for ensuring references remain valid, but they can quickly complicate your code when overused or misapplied. What if I told you that you could simplify your code and avoid lifetime annotations in many common scenarios? The key lies in understanding Rust’s lifetime inference and designing your structs wisely using owned types or interi…  ( 6 min )
    Building CLI Tools with clap and structopt
    Building CLI Tools with clap and structopt: A Rust Guide to User-Friendly Command-Line Apps Command-line interfaces (CLIs) are the unsung heroes of software development. Whether you're automating tasks, managing servers, or tinkering with developer tools, a good CLI can make the difference between frustration and delight. Rust, with its focus on performance and safety, is an excellent choice for building fast, reliable, and user-friendly CLI tools. In this blog post, we’ll dive into two popular argument parsing crates, clap and structopt, and learn how to build robust command-line applications in Rust. By the end, we'll create a simple yet functional Todo CLI with arguments and subcommands. Along the way, we'll cover best practices, common pitfalls, and actionable tips to level up your …  ( 6 min )
    How do I obtain an API key and get started with the SkyFi API?
    To use the SkyFi Platform API, you need to have a SkyFi Pro account and obtain an API key: Sign up / Upgrade to SkyFi Pro: Create a SkyFi account (or log in to your existing account) at app.skyfi.com and upgrade to a Pro plan. Only Pro accounts have access to API keys. Find your API key: Once you have a Pro account, navigate to the My Profile section on the SkyFi app/website. There you will find an API key that you can copy. Authentication: All API requests must include this API key in the header. Use the header X-Skyfi-Api-Key: for authentication. Without a valid API key, requests will be rejected with an authentication error (HTTP 401). Start with open data (free) orders: A recommended first step is to test the API using open data imagery (such as Sentinel-2) which is free of charge. This lets you verify that your requests and delivery setup work correctly without incurring costs. To do this, you can perform an archive search with the openData: true filter (to find free imagery) and then place an order for one of those results (open data orders cost $0). Review documentation and examples: The SkyFi API has interactive documentation (Swagger/ReDoc) and example code in multiple languages. You can reference these to understand how to format requests. For instance, the documentation shows how to form requests in Python, JavaScript, etc. Once you have your API key and are comfortable with the API endpoints, you can start integrating SkyFi services into your application.  ( 3 min )
    🧠 Kaizen Agent Architecture — How Our AI Agent Improves Other Agents
    At Kaizen Agent, we’re building something meta: an AI agent that automatically tests and improves other AI agents. Today I want to share the architecture behind Kaizen Agent, and open it up for feedback from the community. If you're building LLM apps, agents, or dev tools—your input would mean a lot. One of the biggest challenges in developing AI agents and LLM applications is non-determinism. Even when an agent “works,” it might: Fail silently with different inputs Succeed one run but fail the next Produce inconsistent behavior depending on state, memory, or context This makes testing, debugging, and improving agents very time-consuming — especially when you need to test changes again and again. So we built Kaizen Agent to automate this loop: generate tests, run them, analyze the results,…  ( 5 min )
    Rust's Unique Memory System - Understanding Ownership and Borrowing
    When in doubt, remember that Rust prioritizes preventing unexpected changes to data. Ownership in Rust is a unique concept every Rust developer should be acquainted with. Ownership is a way Rust manages its memory. It lies at the heart of how Rust handles memory safely and efficiently, without needing a garbage collector. Each value has a single owner. fn main() { let country_a = String::from("Ireland"); // country_a goes out of scope here } From the above example, countryA is assigned a value of string — Ireland. Which automatically means countryA is the owner of the value. When countryA moves to the second line, it goes out of scope, and Rust automatically cleans up the memory. A value can only be owned by one variable at a time. fn main() { let country_a = String::from("Ireland")…  ( 6 min )
    A Practical Zenhub Guide for Scrum Masters (Based on 100+ Sprints)
    If you're a new Scrum Master — or managing your own agile process with Zenhub — chances are you’ve thought: “Wait… am I using this the right way?” I’ve been a Scrum Master for over 4 years, and I’ve run 100+ Sprints across multiple teams. Zenhub is powerful, but without a clear setup and a lightweight process, it can get messy really fast. This post is a breakdown of how to use Zenhub effectively as a Scrum Master, with just the essentials: Let’s jump in. Your Zenhub Board is your team’s visual heartbeat. But most default boards include too many stages. I’ve found this simple setup works best for 95% of teams: **To Do In Progress Review / Testing Done** 💡 Optional: Add “Blocked” or “Ready for Review” if your team prefers more visibility. Pro tip: Use Zenhub automations to move cards when …  ( 4 min )
    Ruby: A New Journey
    DHH told me I'm an idiot if I don't use Ruby. No, he didn't actually say that, but I just listened to this 6 hour long Lex Fridman interview with DHH. DHH's enthusiasm inspired me to finally give Ruby a try. So here I am a couple days into learning Ruby, and it has been a lot of fun! First things first, Perl used to be my main scripting language. I know. I know. It's a weird one, but you can do so many cool things when a language has first class regex support. I've tried to like Python, but I do not like the syntax and writing in it feels abrasive. I do not like the space/tab formatting of Python, and I often butt up against one of Python's core tenets: "There should be one-- and preferably only one --obvious way to do it." Eh. No! Give me options! More options may make the language more difficult to learn, but having shortcuts makes the programmer experience more enjoyable as you gain language mastery. I like languages that give me the tools to shoot myself in the foot, and I don't mind a steep learning curve (I use Neovim btw) if the payoff is satisfying. I love the flexibility of Perl, but I'm looking for something to replace Perl's acid trip syntax. Ruby is supposedly pleasant, so here we go. puts "hello world!" puts "To be continued ..."  ( 3 min )
    Security isn't a feature. It's a mindset.
    Most breaches don't start with zero-days. You don't need a title to think securely. This isn't fear-based coding. What are you trusting without checking? Read Security is a state of mind  ( 3 min )
    Set custom configuration in AWS EKS CoreDNS Addon
    When you enable managed addons in EKS, they come with predefined configurations. Nevertheless, there are situations where we have to override them. This gist shows how to set custom configuration for the CoreDNS addon using terraform-aws-modules/terraform-aws-eks and via the AWS console. ... addons = { coredns = { addon_version = "v1.11.4-eksbuild.2" most_recent = true configuration_values = <<EOT { "corefile": ".:53 {\n errors\n health {\n lameduck 5s\n }\n ready\n kubernetes cluster.local in-addr.arpa ip6.arpa {\n pods insecure\n fallthrough in-addr.arpa ip6.arpa\n }\n prometheus :9153\n forward . /etc/resolv.conf\n cache 30\n loop\n reload\n loadbalance\n}", "autoScaling": { "enabled": true, "minReplicas": 4, "maxReplicas": 8 }, "tolerations": [ { "key": "AppsOnly", "effect": "NoSchedule", "operator": "Equal", "value": "apps" }, { "key": "CriticalAddonsOnly", "effect": "NoSchedule", "operator": "Exists" } ] } EOT } } ... module "eks" { source = "terraform-aws-modules/terraform-aws-eks" ... cluster_addons = var.addons ... } OpsGist - Tried‑and‑worked snippets and insights I’ve come across.  ( 3 min )
    The Zero-Effort AI Millionaire Club: Membership Exploded in 2025!
    It's 2025. Everyone has a ChatGPT tab open and says the same thing: “I’m going to generate passive income using AI.” These people usually: Panic when they open Excel, Get stressed downloading a font on Canva, But fully believe that “if I get ChatGPT to write me an e-book, the dollars will rain down.” This post is a lighthearted portrait of the new generation of “entrepreneurs” who see AI as a magic wand. The plan is simple: Ask ChatGPT to write a book. Use Midjourney to create the cover. Convert it to PDF for free. Tweet: “Just made passive income in 30 mins 😎” But there’s a problem: The book is called “The 7 Golden Rules of Getting Rich” and Rule #1 is: “Work hard.” This is where the dream ends. The new trend: selling prompts. But their best-selling prompt is: “Give me 10…  ( 4 min )
    SQL CASE Statements: The Order Matters!
    When working with SQL CASE statements for data bucketing, the order of conditions can make or break your queries. Let me show you why this matters and how to write more robust SQL. Let's start with a simple dataset to demonstrate the concept: import pandas as pd import numpy as np from duckdb import sql # Create sample data N = 10 np.random.seed(42) # For reproducibility df = pd.DataFrame({ 'id': list(range(N)), 'value': np.random.uniform(0, 1, N), }) This creates a DataFrame with random float values between 0 and 1 that we want to bucket into categories. The most common way to write a CASE statement is: SELECT *, CASE WHEN value < 0.2 THEN 'low' WHEN value < 0.5 THEN 'medium' ELSE 'high' END AS value_category FROM df This works perfectly fine an…  ( 4 min )
    A puzzling and pleasant first experience with Google AI Studio
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. My daughter was doing a puzzle and I thought it would be helpful to have an application where I could get a prompt from my daughter and make a jigsaw overlay on the generated picture. I could then print it out on card stock or something to have some fun in real life. I started with this prompt: Please create an app that will generate an image in puzzle pieces based on a user prompt and puzzle piece count I had another prompt to see if I would get better starting pieces: Please create an app that will generate an image in jigsaw puzzle pieces based on a user prompt and piece count. Screen shot of image prompt and initial puzzle size: Screen shot of a generated puzzle and the actions you can take: The AI …  ( 4 min )
    F3
    Here are tests for the most critical missing coverage areas: @Test public void testInvalidCifnLayoutMessageException() throws JsonProcessingException { String invalidMessage = "INVALID_COPYBOOK_FORMAT"; when(transformerPersonal.transformPersonal(any())) .thenThrow(new InvalidCifnLayoutMessageException("Invalid format")); demographicSubscriberService.receive(invalidMessage, partition, personalTopic); // Verify error logging occurred verify(transformerPersonal, times(1)).transformPersonal(any()); } @Test public void testInvalidBisBlockMessageException() throws JsonProcessingException { when(transformerBusiness.transformBusiness(any())) .thenThrow(new InvalidBisBlockMessageException("Invalid BIS block")); demographicSubscriberService.receive(bu…  ( 3 min )
    Implementing a Leaky Bucket Rate Limiting System in Node.js:
    📋 Introduction Recently, I faced a fascinating technical challenge: implementing a complete rate limiting system using the Leaky Bucket strategy in Node.js. The project involved creating an HTTP server with authentication, GraphQL for PIX queries, and a multi-tenant system with granular token control. In this article, I'll share my complete implementation journey, from initial architecture to final testing, including all technical decisions and challenges faced. The goal was to build a system that: ✅ Node.js HTTP server with Koa.js and TypeScript ✅ Multi-tenancy strategy (each user with their own bucket) ✅ Bearer Token authentication (JWT) ✅ GraphQL mutation for PIX query ✅ Leaky Bucket strategy for token control ✅ Complete tests with Jest ✅ Postman documentation ✅ Load testing with k6 …  ( 7 min )
    Security news weekly round-up - 18th July 2025
    No system is safe. It's only a matter of one question: Who has the patience and resolve to crack it? Just when I think that we have had enough, I read about them. This just tells me that a future where they no longer exist is far away (or impossible) due to our nature as humans. We make mistakes—leading to vulnerabilities—and among us are those with malicious intent who can spend time and money to create malicious code—malware with varying capabilities. The zero-day that could've compromised every Cursor and Windsurf user Luckily, the good guys discovered the vulnerability. But, how did it happen? Before that, if you're new to Cursor, you can read about it on UI Bakery. And for Windsurf, head over to DataCamp and read about it. Now, back to the question that I asked earlier. The followin…  ( 15 min )
    First post and first learning tract
    Trying out the first tract from DEV and figured I could make a post about it. I don't really have any experience working with AI except asking Google assistant/Gemini for things so I'm really curious. My daughter was doing a puzzle and I thought it would be helpful to have an application where I could get a prompt from my daughter and make a jigsaw overlay on the picture and be able to print it out on card stock or something. I started with this prompt: Please create an app that will generate an image in puzzle pieces based on a user prompt and puzzle piece count The first generation made a functioning app that would display a shuffle of blocks making up the image. It could solve the puzzle. I asked to adjust to using jigsaw pieces and the AI explained it would use a canvas an make unique …  ( 5 min )
    Building an Accessible School Management Portal: Lessons from My Web Dev Journey
    In today’s world, accessibility in web applications isn’t just a nice-to-have it’s essential. When I set out to build a School Management Portal for teachers, students, and administrators, my goal was not just functionality, but inclusivity. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I approached the design and development of an accessible school portal using PHP, MySQL, and responsive web technologies. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned developer, these lessons can help you build user-friendly systems for real-world impact. Why Accessibility Matters in School Portals A school portal serves a diverse community: students with different learning abilities, parents accessing from mobile devices, and administrators managing sensitive data. Making the system accessible ensures: 🌐 Equal acces…  ( 4 min )
    Exploring Parameter Reduction in ResNeXt Architectures
    ResNeXt introduces a simple and highly effective architectural innovation to convolutional neural networks: cardinality, the number of parallel paths or groups within a convolutional layer. Unlike traditional methods that focus solely on depth or width, ResNeXt leverages grouped convolutions to split computations across multiple branches, reducing parameter count while maintaining and often improving performance. Grouped convolutions are a variation of standard convolutions where the input and output channels are split into separate groups, and convolutions are applied independently within each group. Normal Convolution (groups = 1): processes all input channels Grouped Convolution (groups > 1): divides input channels into n groups Cardinality refers to the number of parallel paths or gro…  ( 4 min )
    🔒 Understanding Uniface's Lock Statement: A Developer's Guide
    Working with database concurrency can be tricky, especially when dealing with multi-user environments. Today, I'll walk you through Uniface's lock statement, a powerful tool for managing database occurrence locking. This article was created with the assistance of AI and is based on the Uniface Documentation 10.4. The lock statement in Uniface locks the database occurrence of the current occurrence, ensuring that only the current process can modify it. This is crucial for maintaining data integrity in concurrent environments. Understanding the return values is essential for proper error handling. Here's what you need to know: Status Value Meaning 0 ✅ Success - Occurrence is locked and can only be modified by the current process -1 ❌ No active occurrence or no entities painted on th…  ( 4 min )
    Understanding Uniface lflush: Mastering File Management in ProcScript 🚀
    As a developer working with Uniface 10.4, you'll often find yourself managing files and archives programmatically. Today, I want to share insights about a powerful yet often overlooked command: lflush. This post is based on the official Uniface documentation 10.4, and I had some assistance from AI to structure this content effectively. The lflush command is a ProcScript statement that completes file management transactions for open zip archives or XML files, then closes them. Think of it as the "save and close" operation that ensures your file operations are properly finalized. Uniface keeps files open during operations to avoid performance issues from repeatedly opening and closing files. While this optimization is great for performance, it means you need to explicitly close these files w…  ( 4 min )
    Making a note-taking app: day 1
    The Idea I don't know about you, but I frequently use messaging apps for note-taking. I like typing in a thought, an idea, a measurement, and immediately having the timestamp appended. I thought I should build a note-taking app based on this idea. The user interface should be that of a messaging app, but it's all in service of taking quick notes. Servers become notebooks, and channels become pages. I've already worked with React Native and Expo, so I decided to use these for the app. I have yet to decide how to persist data. The app should work offline, but I don't want to exclude the possibility of syncing to the cloud in the future. My goal is to eventually publish this on the app store. I decided to start with getting the layout/navigation right. <Stack.Screen na…  ( 4 min )
    🔧 Mastering File Operations in Uniface: The lfilerename Statement
    Working with file operations in Uniface can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze of different functions and statements. Today, I want to share insights about one particularly useful statement: lfilerename 📁 The lfilerename statement is a powerful file operation tool in Uniface 10.4 that allows you to rename files within the same directory while completely ignoring any file redirections in the assignment file. This makes it incredibly useful for scenarios where you need direct, unambiguous file renaming operations. The syntax is straightforward and clean: lfilerename FilePath, NewFileName lfilerename "test.txt", "tested.txt" Parameter Data Type Description FilePath String File name, optionally preceded by the path to the file. Must not end with a directory separator. Ne…  ( 4 min )
    Understanding Uniface's lfilemove: Local File Operations Made Simple
    When working with file operations in Uniface, developers often need to move files around the local filesystem. The lfilemove statement provides a clean and efficient way to handle this task while bypassing file redirections. Let me walk you through this powerful command! 📁 The lfilemove statement in Uniface 10.4 moves a local file to a local directory or renames it to a new file path. What makes it special is that it ignores any file redirections defined in the assignment file, giving you direct control over file operations. The syntax is straightforward: lfilemove FilePath, DirPath | NewFilePath Here's a practical example: lfilemove "./test1.txt", "./saved/text.txt" This command moves test1.txt from the current directory to the saved directory and renames it to text.txt. Parameter D…  ( 4 min )
    Build an AI Agent And Win 💸
    “Everyone’s talking about AI agents. But what can you actually build?” We (the team at Portia AI) keep hearing this — so we’re turning the question back to the community... and we're offering $$$ to the people who can come up with the best answer! Announcing The "Agents Showdown" For the next 4 weeks, we're taking submissions for our first ever online hackathon. Join us for a chance to earn £500 💸 Glory awaits! Overview Portia AI is an open source SDK that wants to stand out because it helps AI agents pre-express their planned response to a prompt, share their progress during execution, and solicit human input under defined conditions. 👉🏼 We want to build some cool examples that leverage our differentiators and add them to our examples repo on Github. The Bounty The best submissi…  ( 4 min )
    A Simple Portfolio !
    It's a small and simple portfolio I made on myself using HTML & CSS only !! I wish to made more of this and soon I'll become a Web Developer.  ( 3 min )
    📁 Understanding Uniface's ldirrename Function: Directory Renaming Without Redirections
    As a Uniface developer, you might encounter situations where you need to rename directories programmatically while bypassing file redirections. This is where the ldirrename statement comes in handy! 🚀 Note: This article is based on the Uniface documentation 10.4, and I had assistance from AI in creating this content. The ldirrename statement is a powerful Uniface function that renames directories while ignoring any file redirections defined in the assignment file. Think of it as a "direct" rename operation that bypasses the usual redirection logic. The syntax is straightforward: ldirrename DirPath, NewDirName Example: ldirrename "data/exports", "saved" Parameter Data Type Description DirPath String Directory name with optional path. Can be in a zip archive! 📦 NewDirName String New directory name (no path, no trailing separator). Can also be in zip archives! The function returns values via $procerror: 0 - Success! ✅ -13 (UIOSERR_OS_COMMAND) - OS command error ❌ Pro tip: Set /pri=64 to display detailed error messages in the message frame when troubleshooting! 🔍 Ignores redirections: Unlike dirrename, this bypasses assignment file redirections Zip archive support: Works with directories inside zip files Universal compatibility: Allowed in all component types Flexible paths: Supports both relative and absolute paths Use ldirrename when you: Need to rename directories without triggering file redirections Work with zip archives containing directories Want direct control over directory operations Need consistent behavior across different deployment environments For comparison, check out the standard dirrename function if you need redirection-aware directory renaming. Happy coding with Uniface! 🎉  ( 3 min )
    Отключение цензуры и проверки файлов в FaceFusion 3.3.2
    Путь к файлам: pinokio\api\facefusion-pinokio.git\facefusion\facefusion FaceFusion 3.3.2 включает в себя две защитные системы, которые иногда мешают работе: Модуль проверки NSFW-контента (цензура) Система проверки целостности файлов Эта инструкция поможет вам отключить обе защиты, изменив минимальное количество кода. Путь: pinokio\api\facefusion-pinokio.git\facefusion\facefusion\content_analyser.py detect_nsfw До изменения: def detect_nsfw(vision_frame : VisionFrame) -> bool: return detect_with_nsfw_1(vision_frame) or detect_with_nsfw_2(vision_frame) or detect_with_nsfw_3(vision_frame) После изменения: def detect_nsfw(vision_frame : VisionFrame) -> bool: # Отключаем проверку всех NSFW моделей return False analyse_frame До изменения: def analyse_frame(vision_frame : Vision…  ( 4 min )
    Setting up proper documentation with Sphinx docs — Building stocksimpy 1
    Hi there! If you are new to this series, “Building stocksimpy” is a series where I create a new Python library from scratch, documenting every step along the way. The goal of the library is to be a lightweight, open-source, and well-documented alternative to other stock strategy testing libraries. It’s a journey for me to learn Python, improve my software engineering skills, and explore data science. One of my main goals with stocksimpy is to keep the codebase beginner-friendly and maintainable. That means having great documentation from day one. Instead of manually writing Markdown and trying to keep the documentation updated every time I make a small change, I decided to use Sphinx, a powerful tool to auto-generate HTML documentation for Python code’s docstrings. Sphinx is a documentatio…  ( 6 min )
    Mastering Uniface getitem: Your Guide to List Manipulation 📋
    Working with lists in Uniface? The getitem statement is your best friend for extracting data from both indexed and associative lists. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about this powerful feature. Note: This article was crafted with AI assistance and is based on the official Uniface 10.4 documentation. The getitem statement copies an item from a list to a field or variable. Whether you're dealing with simple indexed lists or complex associative lists with ID=value pairs, getitem has you covered. There are two main forms of the getitem statement: getitem Target, IndexedList, Index getitem/id{/case} Target, AssociativeList, ItemId /id: Get the item specified by Index from an associative list /case: Both the value and case of Index must match the …  ( 4 min )
    How I Built a RAG System in Rails Using Nomic Embeddings and OpenAI
    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) lets you bring your own data to LLMs—and get real answers. I’ll show how I used the open-source nomic-embed-text-v2-moe model for semantic search in a Rails app, while still using OpenAI for generation. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) enhances LLMs by feeding them relevant chunks of your data before generating a response. Instead of fine-tuning, we give the model useful context. Here's the basic pipeline: [ User Question ] ↓ [ Embed the Question (Nomic) ] ↓ [ Vector Search in PgVector ] ↓ [ Retrieve Relevant Chunks ] ↓ [ Assemble Prompt ] ↓ [ Generate Answer with OpenAI ] Rails – Backend framework, routes, controllers, and persistence Nomic Embedding Model – For semantic understanding of data FastAPI – Ligh…  ( 4 min )
    Excited to Join the Dev Community: Ready to Learn and Grow Together!
    Hi everyone, I am really excited to be here connected with such a community of like-minded people. Nice to meet you all!.  ( 3 min )
    AI-Boosted Careers: How to Add AI to What You Already Do
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    $5 trillion altcoin season pending as TOTAL2 market cap hits $1.5T
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    MRT3 Circle Line Gets Final Approval From The Ministry Of Transport
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    Tecno Unveils Inward-Folding Phantom Ultimate G Fold Concept
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    South Korean Court Clears Samsung Chairman Of Fraud
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    MDEC Announces IMMERSE KL 2025; Appoints CelcomDigi As Official Partner
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    Nintendo Has A Switch Online Playtest At The End Of July
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    Samsung Tri-Fold Could Launch This October
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    Felix Baumgartner, Known for His Record-Breaking 2012 High-Altitude Jump, Dies in Paragliding Crash
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    vivo X300 Series Camera Specs Leak Online
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    UGREEN Introduces First Qi 2.2-Certified Wireless Power Bank
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    Server-Side Events Implementation for Real-Time Applications(1277)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My fascination with real-time web applications began during a project where we needed to push live updates to thousands of connected clients simultaneously. Traditional polling approaches created excessive server load and poor user experience. My exploration of Server-Sent Events (SSE) led me to discover an implementation that revolutionizes real-time web communication. The breakthrough came when I realized that SSE provides a simpler, more efficient alternative to WebSockets for many real-time scenarios. Unlike WebSockets, SSE works seamlessly with existing HTTP infrastructure, requires no special protocols, and provides automatic reconnection capabilities. My research revealed a framework implementation that maximizes these advantag…  ( 7 min )
    Apache Iceberg Table Optimization #2: The Basics of Compaction — Bin Packing Your Data for Efficiency
    Free Apache Iceberg Course Free Copy of “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” Free Copy of “Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide” 2025 Apache Iceberg Architecture Guide Iceberg Lakehouse Engineering Video Playlist Ultimate Apache Iceberg Resource Guide In the first post of this series, we explored how Apache Iceberg tables degrade when left unoptimized. Now it's time to look at the most foundational optimization technique: compaction. Compaction is the process of merging small files into larger ones to reduce file system overhead and improve query performance. In Iceberg, this usually takes the form of bin packing — grouping smaller files together so they align with an optimal size target. Query engines like Dremio, Trino, and Spark operate more efficiently when reading a small…  ( 4 min )
    Apache Iceberg Table Optimization #1: The Cost of Neglect — How Apache Iceberg Tables Degrade Without Optimization
    Free Apache Iceberg Course Free Copy of “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” Free Copy of “Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide” 2025 Apache Iceberg Architecture Guide Iceberg Lakehouse Engineering Video Playlist Ultimate Apache Iceberg Resource Guide Apache Iceberg offers powerful features for managing large-scale datasets with reliability, versioning, and schema evolution. But like any robust system, Iceberg tables require care and maintenance. Without ongoing optimization, even the most well-designed Iceberg table can degrade—causing query slowdowns, ballooning metadata, and rising infrastructure costs. This post kicks off a 10-part series on Apache Iceberg Table Optimization, beginning with a look at what happens when you don’t optimize and why it matters. At its core, Ice…  ( 4 min )
    New Choice for Cross-Platform Web Service Development(5643)
    GitHub Homepage As a junior student, I often need to switch between different operating systems during my web development learning process. The Windows computer in my dorm, the Linux server in the lab, and my personal MacBook each have their unique development environments. This multi-platform development requirement made me deeply appreciate the importance of cross-platform compatibility. Recently, I discovered an impressive web framework whose performance in cross-platform support made me reconsider the possibilities of web service development. In my previous project experience, cross-platform development has always been a headache. While Java's Spring Boot can achieve "write once, run anywhere," the resource consumption and startup time of the JVM are daunting. Although Node.js can run …  ( 8 min )
    Rust Async Web Framework Performance Breakthrough(6768)
    GitHub Homepage As a junior computer science student, I have encountered various frameworks during my web development learning journey. From traditional Apache to modern Node.js, each framework has its unique advantages and limitations. Recently, I discovered an impressive Rust web framework whose performance made me reconsider the design philosophy of web servers. Throughout my learning experience, I found that traditional web frameworks often face performance bottleneck issues. Taking Apache as an example, while it is powerful and stable, its performance in high-concurrency scenarios is not ideal. I once conducted a simple performance test where Apache's average response time for 10,000 requests reached 300 microseconds, and in some complex scenarios, it even exceeded 2,500 microseconds.…  ( 6 min )
    Cross-Platform Web Development Without Compromise(4632)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane As a computer science student working on cross-platform projects, I've always been frustrated by the compromises required when targeting multiple operating systems. My experience developing web services that needed to run seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and macOS led me to discover an approach that eliminates platform-specific code while maintaining native performance on all systems. The challenge became apparent during a group project where our team needed to deploy the same web service across heterogeneous infrastructure. Our initial Node.js implementation worked but suffered from platform-specific performance variations and deployment complexities. This experience motivated me to explore alternatives that could deliver consistent…  ( 6 min )
    Claude Code Replaced My Need for Copilot and Now Writes 95% of My Code
    I used ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and a few autocomplete plugins. They were clever, sometimes helpful, but always felt like assistants rather than collaborators. Do some basic edits, make some unit tests, consider CI/CD for my project. Then I tried Claude Code. It didn’t just help me write code. It changed how I build software. This post breaks down how I use Claude Code every day and why I think it is the most valuable developer productivity tool available right now. What Is Claude Code? Where most tools assist reactively, Claude Code feels like a thinking partner who is fully engaged in your work. How I Use Claude Code in My Daily Workflow I describe a product feature or UX flow. Claude helps shape the design and component structure. It writes most of the code, including front-end and back…  ( 5 min )
    Revolutionary Performance Breakthrough in Modern Web Development(8152)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane As a junior computer science student diving deep into web development, I've spent countless hours exploring different frameworks and their performance characteristics. My journey led me to discover something remarkable that completely changed my perspective on what modern web servers can achieve. During my recent internship at a tech startup, our team faced a critical challenge. Our existing Node.js backend was struggling under heavy load, with response times climbing above acceptable thresholds. The senior developers were debating between migrating to Go with Gin framework or sticking with more familiar territory. That's when I stumbled upon something that would revolutionize our approach entirely. My exploration began with a simple …  ( 5 min )
    Middleware Architecture Patterns for Request Processing(1537)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My understanding of middleware architecture evolved during a complex project where we needed to implement authentication, logging, rate limiting, and CORS handling across dozens of API endpoints. Initially, we duplicated logic across handlers, creating a maintenance nightmare. This experience led me to explore middleware patterns that could elegantly solve cross-cutting concerns while maintaining performance and flexibility. The breakthrough moment came when I realized that middleware isn't just about code organization—it's about creating composable, reusable components that can transform requests and responses in a predictable pipeline. My research revealed a framework that implements middleware patterns with exceptional performance …  ( 9 min )
    CVE-2021-41773: Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability
    CVE ID CVE-2021-41773 Apache HTTP Server Path Traversal Vulnerability Project: Apache Product: HTTP Server Date Date Added: 2021-11-03 Due Date: 2021-11-17 Apache HTTP Server contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution if files outside directories configured by Alias-like directives are not under default �require all denied� or if CGI scripts are enabled. The original patch issued under this CVE ID is insufficient, please review remediation information under CVE-2021-42013. Known Apply updates per vendor instructions. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41773 Hackers Exploit Apache HTTP Server Flaw to Deploy Linuxsys Cryptocurrency Miner AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) List  ( 3 min )
    CVE-2020-0688: Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    CVE ID CVE-2020-0688 Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Project: Microsoft Product: Exchange Server Date Date Added: 2021-11-03 Due Date: 2022-05-03 Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key fails to properly create unique keys at install time, allowing for remote code execution. Known Apply updates per vendor instructions. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0688 Hackers Exploit Apache HTTP Server Flaw to Deploy Linuxsys Cryptocurrency Miner Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) List  ( 3 min )
    Rust Async Web Framework Performance Breakthrough(4081)
    GitHub Homepage As a junior computer science student, I have encountered various frameworks during my web development learning journey. From traditional Apache to modern Node.js, each framework has its unique advantages and limitations. Recently, I discovered an impressive Rust web framework whose performance made me reconsider the design philosophy of web servers. Throughout my learning experience, I found that traditional web frameworks often face performance bottleneck issues. Taking Apache as an example, while it is powerful and stable, its performance in high-concurrency scenarios is not ideal. I once conducted a simple performance test where Apache's average response time for 10,000 requests reached 300 microseconds, and in some complex scenarios, it even exceeded 2,500 microseconds.…  ( 6 min )
    GORM Magic: Go Database Made Easy ⚡
    In This Article GORM: Your Database Swiss Army Knife Migration Magic: Database Evolution Made Simple Advanced GORM Wizardry: Beyond the Basics Picture this: You're staring at raw SQL queries like they're ancient hieroglyphs, desperately trying to remember if it's LEFT JOIN or RIGHT JOIN for the hundredth time this week. 😵‍💫 Sound familiar? Well, grab your favorite beverage because we're about to dive into GORM - the ORM that'll make your database interactions smoother than a jazz saxophone solo! GORM (Go ORM) isn't just another library; it's your database's new best friend with benefits. It transforms those cryptic SQL incantations into elegant Go code that actually makes sense. Ready to become a database wizard? Let's cast some spells! 🪄 Think of GORM as that multilingual friend who…  ( 6 min )
    Cross-Platform Web Development Without Compromise(8830)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane As a computer science student working on cross-platform projects, I've always been frustrated by the compromises required when targeting multiple operating systems. My experience developing web services that needed to run seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and macOS led me to discover an approach that eliminates platform-specific code while maintaining native performance on all systems. The challenge became apparent during a group project where our team needed to deploy the same web service across heterogeneous infrastructure. Our initial Node.js implementation worked but suffered from platform-specific performance variations and deployment complexities. This experience motivated me to explore alternatives that could deliver consistent…  ( 6 min )
    From MVP to Product: How I Built a SaaS App Without Writing a Line of Code
    From MVP to Product: How I Built a SaaS App Without Writing a Line of Code Yes, it's real. Yes, it works. And no, you don't need to touch VS Code. Let’s get one thing straight: you no longer need to write code to build and launch a serious SaaS product. In 2025, your competitive edge isn't knowing the latest JavaScript framework — it's knowing how to build fast, validate, and ship without burning cash. This is how I (or you!) can build a fully functioning SaaS platform using only no-code tools like Webflow, Xano, Airtable, Zapier, and a bit of smart thinking. Whether you're a founder, solo maker, or a dev trying to escape boilerplate hell — this article shows how to launch a real business product, step by step. Let’s say the product is: a platform for fitness coaches to manage clients, …  ( 5 min )
    Modern Server-Side Event Implementation(0077)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, server-side push technology has always been a key focus area. Compared to traditional client polling, server-side push enables true real-time data transmission, significantly improving user experience. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose Server-Sent Events (SSE) support gave me a completely new understanding of modern push technologies. In my previous projects, I tried various traditional push technology solutions. While traditional Ajax polling is simple, it's inefficient and wasteful of resources. // Traditional Ajax polling implementation class TraditionalPolling { constructor(url, interval = 5000) { this.url = url; this.interval = interval; this.isRunning = false; this.timeoutId = null; } star…  ( 8 min )
    Rust Implementation for High Concurrency Processing(4770)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, high concurrency processing has always been one of the technical fields I'm most interested in. While traditional multi-threading models can handle concurrent requests, they often encounter performance bottlenecks when facing large numbers of connections. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose high concurrency processing capabilities gave me a completely new understanding of asynchronous programming. In my previous projects, I used thread pool-based concurrency processing models. This model allocates a thread for each request, and while implementation is simple, it has obvious scalability issues. // Traditional Java thread pool model @RestController public class TraditionalController { private final ExecutorService th…  ( 8 min )
    Stripe System Design in Depth: Architecting for Global Scale, Security, and Speed
    A deep technical dive into how Stripe engineers payment systems for massive scale, reliability, and velocity—with actionable lessons and architecture blueprints for backend developers. Stripe’s Engineering Philosophy—Why System Design Drives Fintech Core Architectural Patterns at Stripe State, Storage, and Consistency Challenges Security and Compliance: System Design Constraints Stripe’s Reliability Playbook: Uptime at Internet Scale Developer Velocity: APIs, Tooling, and Observability Lessons for System Architects: Stripe Patterns You Can Reuse Resources & Deep Dives Conclusion & Takeaway "We design for failure, because in distributed systems, failure is the only constant." —David Singleton, CTO, Stripe (Stripe Engineering Blog) Stripe processes hundreds of billions in payment volume ann…  ( 7 min )
    10 comandi Artisan che ogni sviluppatore Laravel dovrebbe conoscere | 10 Artisan Commands Every Laravel Developer Should Know
    Introduzione | Introduction Italiano: Questo articolo è disponibile sia in italiano che in inglese. Scrolla verso il basso per la versione in inglese. English: This article is available in both Italian and English. Scroll down for the English version. Laravel offre una CLI potentissima: Artisan. Con pochi comandi puoi generare codice, gestire il database e molto altro. Ecco una selezione dei 10 comandi che uso più spesso e che ti consiglio di imparare subito. php artisan route:list Mostra tutte le rotte definite nella tua applicazione. Utilissimo per debug o quando ereditate un progetto. php artisan make:model Nome -mcr Crea un model con: -m: migration -c: controller -r: resource controller php artisan make:model Post -mcr php artisan migrate Applica tutte le migrazioni al …  ( 5 min )
    Automating Tests with Playwright and Components Page Object Model: A Practical Approach
    During test automation, one of the practices that helped me the most to maintain code organization and reusability was the evolution of the Page Object Model (POM). Initially, the POM is already an excellent way to abstract the structure of the page and its elements, but we can go further. Recently, I have been applying a technique that consists of transforming the components of a page into separate classes, creating what I call the Components Page Object Model (CPOM). I would like to remind you that this article is a possible direct continuation of Automating Tests with Playwright and PageObject: A Practical Approach | by Rodrigo Cabral. It would be interesting to have a basic knowledge of Playwright and PageObject (POM) for a deeper understanding of what will be explained here. Therefor…  ( 5 min )
    TCP Optimization Techniques for Web Server Performance(5873)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into TCP optimization began during a network programming course where our professor challenged us to minimize connection latency for a real-time trading system. Most students focused on application-level optimizations, but I discovered that the greatest performance gains come from understanding and optimizing the underlying TCP layer. This exploration led me to techniques that dramatically improved web server performance. The breakthrough moment came when I realized that default TCP settings are optimized for general internet traffic, not for the specific requirements of high-performance web servers. By applying targeted TCP optimizations, I achieved response time improvements of 30-40% while maintaining connection stabilit…  ( 7 min )
    Design Philosophy of Zero-Dependency Web Framework(4869)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, I have encountered many different web frameworks, from Spring Boot's "convention over configuration" to Django's "batteries included." Each framework has its unique design philosophy. Recently, I discovered an impressive web framework that adopts a completely different design philosophy—zero-dependency design. This minimalist design philosophy made me reconsider the essence of software architecture. In my previous project experience, dependency management has always been a headache. Taking a typical Spring Boot project as an example, even the simplest "Hello World" application requires introducing numerous dependencies. org.springframework…  ( 8 min )
    Getting Started with Kubernetes on Minikube: Deploy, Explore, Expose, Scale, and Update Your App
    INTRODUCTION What is Kubernetes? What it does for you: Starts your app for you. Keeps it running if something crashes. Puts it on the best available server. Then create more copies of it if needed. Why Use Kubernetes? You (the app owner) give the manager a recipe (your deployment file). The manager (Kubernetes) decides how many cooks (containers) to assign. If one cook burns out (a pod crashes), the manager replaces them automatically. If a lot of customers show up (high traffic), the manager brings in more cooks (auto-scaling). If you want to change the recipe (new app version), the manager makes the switch smoothly so customers don’t even notice (rolling updates). Benefit: Things you need to get you started is: Module 1 - Create a Kubernetes Cluster In this module…  ( 18 min )
    Microservices Architecture with Lightweight Framework Design(4278)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my software architecture course, our team faced a challenge that many organizations encounter: building a microservices system that's both performant and maintainable. Traditional microservices frameworks often introduce significant overhead, making individual services resource-hungry and complex to deploy. My exploration led me to discover a lightweight approach that revolutionizes microservices development. The turning point came when I realized that most microservices frameworks are over-engineered for their intended purpose. A single microservice should be focused, efficient, and lightweight. My research revealed a framework that embodies these principles while delivering exceptional performance characteristics. Traditional…  ( 7 min )
    Latency Optimization Secrets for Millisecond Response Times(9692)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane As a computer science student passionate about performance optimization, I've always been fascinated by the pursuit of minimal latency in web applications. My recent deep dive into latency optimization techniques led me to discover approaches that consistently achieve sub-millisecond response times, fundamentally changing my understanding of what's possible in modern web development. The journey began during my internship at a financial technology company where microseconds matter. Our trading platform required response times under 1 millisecond for market data requests. Traditional frameworks struggled to meet these requirements consistently, leading me to explore alternative approaches that would revolutionize our architecture. Late…  ( 6 min )
    Congrats to the Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge Winners!
    The wait is over! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge. From culinary assistants to sports analysis tools to hackathon discovery agents, our submissions were full of diverse use cases! We were impressed by how participants embraced Runner H's accessible, no-code approach while building sophisticated automations that could genuinely improve daily productivity and decision-making. Regardless of whether or not you're crowned a winner, we hope you enjoyed exploring Runner H's capabilities and building agents that transform how we approach everyday tasks and complex workflows. Without further ado, our talented twenty: Autonomous Chess Analysis Agent: From PGN to YouTube in Minutes 🏆♟️ Ben Sato ・ Jun 13 #devchallenge #runnerhchallenge …  ( 6 min )
    Choosing between **PHP, Node.js, and Python** for backend development depends on your project requirements, team expertise, and performance needs. Here's a detailed comparison: ### **1. PHP** ✅ **Best for:** Traditional web apps (WordPress, Laravel, Symfo
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    WebSocket Revolution in Real-Time Communication(5200)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into real-time web communication began during a hackathon where our team needed to build a collaborative document editor. Traditional HTTP polling felt clunky and inefficient, leading me to explore WebSocket technology. What I discovered was a framework implementation that not only simplified WebSocket development but delivered performance characteristics that completely changed my understanding of real-time web applications. The breakthrough moment came when I realized that most WebSocket implementations add unnecessary complexity to what should be a straightforward communication protocol. My exploration revealed a framework that treats WebSocket as a natural extension of HTTP, enabling seamless real-time communication wit…  ( 8 min )
    My First Webflow Project A Frontend Developer's Take on No-Code
    As a frontend developer working mostly with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, I decided to step out of my comfort zone. I built my first no-code project using Webflow, and here's what I discovered 👇 🔗** Live site**: https://social-flow-lab.webflow.io Project: Social Flow Lab Layout structure and responsive design Visual hierarchy and clean UI Strong call-to-action placements Built using only native Webflow tools Fully responsive Designed with developer logic No-code ≠ No skill Developer knowledge improves no-code tools Speed and creativity can coexist This is the start of my no-code journey, and I’ll be sharing more experiments soon. Have you tried no-code tools as a dev? Would love to hear your thoughts.  ( 3 min )
    HTTP Request Processing with Zero-Copy Optimization(2537)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my advanced systems programming course, I became obsessed with understanding how data moves through web servers. My professor challenged us to minimize memory allocations in HTTP request processing, leading me to discover zero-copy techniques that fundamentally changed my approach to web server optimization. This exploration revealed how eliminating unnecessary data copying can dramatically improve both performance and memory efficiency. The revelation came when I profiled a traditional web server and discovered that a single HTTP request often triggers dozens of memory allocations and data copies. Each copy operation consumes CPU cycles and memory bandwidth, creating bottlenecks that limit server performance. My research led m…  ( 7 min )
    Figma Just Shipped Liquid Glass Effects (And They're Actually Good)
    Figma dropped glass effects in their latest release. It's the same liquid glass style Apple's been using in iOS 26: those translucent, refractive surfaces that make UI elements look dimensional and premium. I just spent three hours playing with to make some marketing material for UserJot and it's genuinely fun. Previously, achieving this effect required managing multiple layers, blend modes, and blur effects. Now it's a single toggle with customizable parameters. Here's what I've learned so far. Glass in Figma is a shader effect that simulates how light passes through and bends around translucent materials. It's not just another blur variant; it creates actual refraction, depth, and light behavior that makes UI elements look dimensional. The effect gives you five parameters: Light Contro…  ( 5 min )
    How Hackers Are Using AI in 2025 (Urgent Attention)
    In January 2025, a US hospital chain acknowledged they paid $22 million in Bitcoin after a devastating cyberattack paralyzed its systems for nearly a week. It began with a single compromised HVAC vendor's IoT device, an outdated maintenance system with old firmware. The attackers moved laterally, unnoticed, encrypting critical patient data and locking out medical staff from life-saving equipment. The ransom note? Delivered not by email, but via a defaced internal portal, mocking the hospital’s security posture. The twist? The attackers had used a combination of old exploits, social engineering on third-party vendors, and a custom AI tool to evade detection, an AI that mimicked typical network traffic patterns while exfiltrating gigabytes of sensitive data. This wasn’t just another ranso…  ( 7 min )
    ResearchFlow AI: Helping Students Navigate the Research Maze
    ResearchFlow AI: Helping Students Navigate the Research Maze This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. Starting a research project is overwhelming. During the hackathon, our team decided to tackle exactly that: the initial, chaotic phase of academic research. We built ResearchFlow AI, an AI-powered assistant designed to help students move from "I’m interested in renewable energy" to "Here’s a focused research question, key papers, and a rough outline to get started." We knew we wouldn’t have time to build an entire academic writing platform, so we intentionally reduced the scope to focus on the first steps—the ones that cause the most stress and often stop students before they start. Most students face three huge problems at the start of a…  ( 4 min )
    (G)UI is Dead
    Sorry for the the click bait-y title. Though it is a bit of hyperbole, I do believe that there will be a fundamental paradigm shift in the near future with the proliferation of MCP servers and clients. MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a new protocol established to link together tools along with using LLMs (large language models). The first thing you need to do is create an MCP server. This is a long running service that is the entry point of your clients. Then you just create a set of tools with an id, description, and inputSchema. And that's about it. You will have your app (clients) that call into the MCP server with a prompt. The MCP server will use an LLM to try and decide which tools to call into to get the proper response. The responses can be sent via server sent events back to the client. As a frontend engineer, we have had to very cognizant of where to place elements on the screen. Will it be discoverable? Will it catch the user's eye? Does it tell the user what the call to action is? With this new UI paradigm, a user simply tells the application what it is s/he wants to see. Now everything is discoverable. If you are a company with a lot of data and struggle with how to display it on the screen, this could be a way to allow the user to discover it all. There will still need to be some decisions and patterns on the exact interface. Will there be a set of related questions after the initial? Do you show a visual representation of the data requested? While the patterns are still being ironed out, it is clear that a disruption is here for the future. For more content follow me on: LinkedIn Dev.To Blue Sky  ( 3 min )
    Zero-Dependency Architecture for Maximum Performance(0360)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my final year project on microservices architecture, I encountered a critical challenge that many developers face: dependency bloat. Our team's initial implementation relied on dozens of external libraries, creating a complex web of dependencies that introduced security vulnerabilities, increased binary size, and complicated deployment processes. This experience led me to explore a radically different approach that would fundamentally change my perspective on web framework design. The revelation came when I discovered that most web framework dependencies provide functionality that can be implemented more efficiently using only standard library components. My research into zero-dependency architectures revealed performance benef…  ( 6 min )
    Git MCP : The Origin
    The Story of Git MCP Om Shree ・ Jul 17 #programming #ai #beginners #productivity  ( 2 min )
    Amazing Story
    The Story of Git MCP Om Shree ・ Jul 17 #programming #ai #beginners #productivity  ( 2 min )
    Production Deployment Strategies for High-Performance Web Services(4202)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into production deployment began with a catastrophic failure during our first major product launch. Our web service, which performed flawlessly in development, crumbled under real-world traffic within minutes of going live. This humbling experience taught me that deployment isn't just about moving code to production—it's about architecting systems that can handle the unpredictable nature of real-world usage while maintaining performance and reliability. The transformation in my understanding came when I realized that production deployment requires a fundamentally different mindset from development. My research into deployment strategies revealed a framework that enables sophisticated production deployments while maintaining…  ( 11 min )
    Polymorphism in Java – Understanding Compile-time and Runtime Behavior
    Polymorphism in Java is one of the core concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). It allows us to perform a single action in different ways. Polymorphism means "many forms". In simple terms, it allows one interface to be used for multiple implementations, making our code flexible and reusable. Types of Polymorphism in Java In Java, polymorphism is classified into two main types: Compile-time Polymorphism (Method Overloading) Runtime Polymorphism (Method Overriding) 1. Compile-time Polymorphism (Method Overloading) Compile-time polymorphism occurs when the method call is resolved at compile time. The most common example of this is Method Overloading. What is Method Overloading? If a class has multiple methods with the same name but different parameter lists (different number or t…  ( 4 min )
    Server-Side Events Implementation for Real-Time Applications(9689)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My fascination with real-time web applications began during a project where we needed to push live updates to thousands of connected clients simultaneously. Traditional polling approaches created excessive server load and poor user experience. My exploration of Server-Sent Events (SSE) led me to discover an implementation that revolutionizes real-time web communication. The breakthrough came when I realized that SSE provides a simpler, more efficient alternative to WebSockets for many real-time scenarios. Unlike WebSockets, SSE works seamlessly with existing HTTP infrastructure, requires no special protocols, and provides automatic reconnection capabilities. My research revealed a framework implementation that maximizes these advantag…  ( 7 min )
    Modern Server-Side Event Implementation(6580)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, server-side push technology has always been a key focus area. Compared to traditional client polling, server-side push enables true real-time data transmission, significantly improving user experience. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose Server-Sent Events (SSE) support gave me a completely new understanding of modern push technologies. In my previous projects, I tried various traditional push technology solutions. While traditional Ajax polling is simple, it's inefficient and wasteful of resources. // Traditional Ajax polling implementation class TraditionalPolling { constructor(url, interval = 5000) { this.url = url; this.interval = interval; this.isRunning = false; this.timeoutId = null; } star…  ( 8 min )
    Real-World Books: Your Guide from Classroom to Codebase Reality
    Hey everyone, and welcome to Real-World Books! If you're an aspiring software engineer, fresh out of college or a bootcamp, you are probably starting to realize there is a huge gap between the theory you learned in the classroom and the messy reality of a professional software job. That feeling of "Why doesn't this work like the tutorial?" or "What even is a legacy codebase?" – I've been there. That's precisely why Real-World Books exists. As a senior software engineer who's mentored many junior developers over the years, I've seen firsthand how wide that gap can be. My mission with Real-World Books is to fill that void, equipping you with the practical skills, mindset, and wisdom needed to not just survive, but to truly thrive in the complex, ever-evolving tech industry. What We Offer: …  ( 5 min )
    Exploring the Meaning Behind the Unsent Project
    The Unsent Project is an online collection of messages. These messages are never actually sent to the people they are meant for. It was created by a young artist named Rora Blue in 2015. Since then, it has grown into a global movement. People from all over the world send their messages to the project. Each message starts with “To [Name]” and expresses raw, honest feelings. These can be about love, heartbreak, regret, or hope. Sometimes, we want to say something but can’t. Maybe it’s too painful. Perhaps it’s too late. Or maybe the person is no longer in our lives. One unique thing about the Unsent Project is color. Each person picks a color that reminds them of the person they’re writing to. The Unsent Project allows users to stay anonymous. No one has to give their real name. This gives p…  ( 5 min )
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    Fixing Bugs & Dashboard Progress #11
    "Some days are just for fixing what you broke on the productive days." Servus and welcome back to Day 11 of my solo startup grind — and today was all about bugfixing and refining the dashboard. I spent a good chunk of the day going through errors, edge cases and broken logic. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s what makes a system stable in the long run. Fixed issues included: UI glitches in the customer module State not updating correctly across components Small backend validation errors Besides fixing stuff, I also made more progress on the CRM dashboard. Goals for the dashboard: Clean and simple overview (clients, tasks, revenue, etc.) Modular cards you can rearrange Real-time updates later down the road It’s still basic, but it’s getting there!  ( 3 min )
    Manual Testing with AI: Using Playwright MCP for No-Code Testing
    Are you ready to use AI in your manual testing workflow? In my latest YouTube video, I explore an exciting new approach to manual testing that requires zero coding skills – using the Playwright MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to automate manual testing with simple prompts. Manual Testing with Playwright MCP – No Code, Just Prompts! In this live demonstration, I show you how to: Navigate to websites automatically using simple natural language prompts, Locate and interact with page elements without writing a single line of code, Test podcast filtering functionality on a real website (my personal site), Generate detailed test reports based on what the AI observes, Create comprehensive test plans in plain English, Execute test plans automatically to verify functionality. The entire process…  ( 4 min )
    What is an AMBU Bag? A Life-Saving Emergency Resuscitation Tool
    When it comes to life-saving medical equipment, the AMBU bag An AMBU bag is a hand-held medical device commonly used to deliver positive pressure ventilation to patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest or severe difficulty in breathing. “AMBU” stands for Artificial Manual Breathing Unit, and the name is often used interchangeably with bag valve mask (BVM). The device typically consists of three main parts: A self-inflating bag (usually made of silicone or PVC), A one-way valve, and A face mask that fits over the patient’s mouth and nose. Some versions may include an oxygen reservoir or be connected to an oxygen tank for enriched oxygen delivery. The AMBU bag works by manually compressing the bag with your hand. This action pushes air (or oxygen, if attached to an oxygen source) th…  ( 4 min )
    Inject Meme Into Your VsCode WorkSpace 🤪
    I Made a VSCode Extension That Shows You Memes From Reddit 😎 Because sometimes, code breaks, tests fail, and all you really need is a meme. It all started with a simple goal: At the time, I was getting deep into Reddit (you know how that goes) and had a serious appreciation for good memes. I thought—what if I combine both? Code and comedy, VSCode and Reddit. Just For Laughs brings memes straight into your VSCode workspace using Reddit as the source. Here’s what you can do: Type Just For Laughs: Meme in the Command Palette to see a fresh meme (served via WebView) Change the subreddit by running:Just For Laughs: Set current URL Want to check which subreddit you’re using? Run: Just For Laughs: Get current URL Bonus: Set a keybinding (like Ctrl+P) to fetch a meme with one tap🔥 Here's a …  ( 4 min )
    WebSocket Revolution in Real-Time Communication(2045)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into real-time web communication began during a hackathon where our team needed to build a collaborative document editor. Traditional HTTP polling felt clunky and inefficient, leading me to explore WebSocket technology. What I discovered was a framework implementation that not only simplified WebSocket development but delivered performance characteristics that completely changed my understanding of real-time web applications. The breakthrough moment came when I realized that most WebSocket implementations add unnecessary complexity to what should be a straightforward communication protocol. My exploration revealed a framework that treats WebSocket as a natural extension of HTTP, enabling seamless real-time communication wit…  ( 8 min )
    Why Empathy Might Be the Most Underrated Skill in Engineering Leadership
    There’s a subtle shift that happens when you move from being an engineer to leading engineers. You stop being responsible for the code—and start being responsible for the people who write it. And yet, the tech industry often underplays one of the most critical skills for that transition: empathy. Too often, empathy gets dismissed as a “nice-to-have”—a personality trait or a leadership style. But in practice, it’s a system-level force. The more attuned you are to your team’s emotions, energy, and context, the better decisions you make as a leader. Empathy helps you: Anticipate when a high performer is close to burnout Spot when a “quiet” teammate is actually feeling excluded Uncover misalignment before it turns into conflict Offer feedback that lands, rather than just stings Empathy isn’t about being agreeable. It’s about being connected. Jess, an engineering leader I know, took over a team that had been through the wringer: under-resourced, poorly managed, and left on an island. When she stepped in, her instincts told her to rally the team with a vision and start driving change. But she held back. Instead, for the first few weeks, she listened. One-on-ones. Quiet observations in meetings. Slack messages to check in. She let people talk—not just about the roadmap, but about their trust gaps, their burnout, and their hopes for the team. What Jess learned shaped everything that followed. She didn’t just start a sprint plan—she started a healing process. And the team? They leaned in, because someone finally saw them. Empathy doesn’t slow down engineering leadership. It accelerates trust. And trust is a force multiplier. ⸻ Want more like this? I unpack the full story—and what it means for leaders—here: 🔗 The Role of Empathy in Engineering Leadership  ( 3 min )
    Ultimate Optimization of Lightweight Server Architecture(6575)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, I have been pondering a question: how can we optimize server architecture to the extreme while maintaining functional completeness? Traditional heavyweight frameworks, while feature-rich, often come with issues like high resource consumption and slow startup times. Recently, I encountered an impressive lightweight server architecture that completely changed my understanding of web server design. In my previous project experience, I have used mainstream frameworks like Spring Boot and Django. While these frameworks are powerful, their resource consumption left a deep impression on me. A simple Spring Boot application requires over 200MB of memory to start and often takes more than 10 seconds to boot up. // Traditional Spring Boot application st…  ( 8 min )
    Day 9 of my JAVA FULL STACK Learning Journey:HTML&CSS
    Hi Everyone! Java full stack Development course. I am going to share my Second project resume . What I learn Today. New project Resume.html class layout layout 100vh view port height .layout{ border: 1px solid; height: 100vh; width: 70%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; } body{ display: flex; justify-content: center; } .left{ border: 1px solid; height: 200px; } .right{ border: 1px solid; height: 200px; } Happy coding  ( 3 min )
    Resource Management and Memory Efficiency in Web Servers(5346)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My deep dive into resource management began during a production incident where our web server's memory usage spiraled out of control, eventually consuming all available system memory and crashing. Traditional garbage collection approaches couldn't keep up with our allocation rate, and manual memory management seemed too complex for a web application. This crisis led me to explore resource management strategies that could deliver both performance and reliability. The breakthrough insight came when I realized that effective resource management isn't just about memory allocation—it's about designing systems that use resources predictably and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. My research revealed a framework that implements sophisti…  ( 10 min )
    CVE-2018-0171: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Smart Install Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
    CVE ID CVE-2018-0171 Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Smart Install Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Project: Cisco Product: IOS and IOS XE Date Date Added: 2021-11-03 Due Date: 2022-05-03 Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software improperly validates packet data, allowing an unauthenticated, remote attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, or perform code execution on the affected device. Unknown Apply updates per vendor instructions. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0171 Chinese hackers breached National Guard to steal network configurations Two Actively Exploited Security Flaws in Adobe and Oracle Products Flagged by CISA Cisco Confirms Salt Typhoon Exploited CVE-2018-0171 to Target U.S. Telecom Networks Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) List  ( 3 min )
    Asynchronous Programming Patterns for Web Development(6154)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My fascination with asynchronous programming began during a project where our synchronous web server could barely handle 100 concurrent users. The blocking I/O operations created a bottleneck that no amount of hardware could solve. This experience drove me to explore asynchronous programming patterns that could transform our application's scalability and performance characteristics. The paradigm shift came when I realized that asynchronous programming isn't just about performance—it's about fundamentally rethinking how applications handle concurrent operations. My research revealed a framework that demonstrates how sophisticated async patterns can be both powerful and intuitive, enabling developers to build highly concurrent applicati…  ( 10 min )
    HTTP Request Processing with Zero-Copy Optimization(0489)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my advanced systems programming course, I became obsessed with understanding how data moves through web servers. My professor challenged us to minimize memory allocations in HTTP request processing, leading me to discover zero-copy techniques that fundamentally changed my approach to web server optimization. This exploration revealed how eliminating unnecessary data copying can dramatically improve both performance and memory efficiency. The revelation came when I profiled a traditional web server and discovered that a single HTTP request often triggers dozens of memory allocations and data copies. Each copy operation consumes CPU cycles and memory bandwidth, creating bottlenecks that limit server performance. My research led m…  ( 7 min )
    CVE-2024-3400: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability
    CVE ID CVE-2024-3400 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability Project: Palo Alto Networks Product: PAN-OS Date Date Added: 2024-04-12 Due Date: 2024-04-19 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect feature contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges on the firewall. Known Apply mitigations per vendor instructions as they become available. Otherwise, users with vulnerable versions of affected devices should enable Threat Prevention IDs available from the vendor. See the vendor bulletin for more details and a patch release schedule. https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3400 Chinese hackers breached National Guard to steal network configurations RansomHub Becomes 2024's Top Ransomware Group, Hitting 600+ Organizations Globally Over 2,000 Palo Alto firewalls hacked using recently patched bugs Cisco bug lets hackers run commands as root on UWRB access points U.S. Agencies Warn of Iranian Hacking Group's Ongoing Ransomware Attacks Iranian hackers work with ransomware gangs to extort breached orgs Focus on What Matters Most: Exposure Management and Your Attack Surface TAG-100: New Threat Actor Uses Open-Source Tools for Widespread Attacks CISA urges devs to weed out OS command injection vulnerabilities Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) List  ( 3 min )
    Unpacking Go Slices: 3 Common Gotchas You Need to Know
    Go's slices are a cornerstone of the language, offering a powerful and flexible way to work with sequences of data. However, their internal workings can lead to some surprising behavior if you're not careful. The common phrase "slices are passed by reference" is a helpful simplification, but it's not the whole story and can lead you into traps. Let's dive into three common "gotchas" that every Go developer should understand to write safer, more predictable code. It’s a common misconception that passing a slice to a function allows the function to modify the original slice freely. Let's test this with an append operation. You might expect this code to print [string string2]: package main import "fmt" func update(s []string) { s = append(s, "string2") } func main() { s := make([]…  ( 6 min )
    📄 Architecture That Delivers Real Value — Not Just Diagrams
    Architecture work isn’t just about systems and diagrams — it’s about delivering real business value and aligning with stakeholder expectations. In this video, we dive into the Architecture Work Template, a practical tool designed to help you: ✅ Scope architecture efforts from multiple perspectives The Architecture Work Template is not for executive slides — it’s built for practitioners who want to make their architecture relevant, actionable, and aligned. You’ll also learn about the Architecture Work Canvas, which helps you frame your goals, constraints, and stakeholders before jumping into solutions. 👉 Try The Architecture Work Template and the full QTAM method → https://qtam.morin.io 🎓 Also available as a full online training on Udemy — theory + real-world practice + downloadable tools → https://qtam.morin.io How do you make sure your architecture delivers more than just clean diagrams? I’d love to hear what tools or approaches you use to stay aligned with stakeholders.  ( 4 min )
    HomeWhisper: Beyond the Code – Building a Human-Centered Smart Home Experience
    This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. Building HomeWhisper wasn’t just a technical journey — it was a deeply human one. What started as a hackathon idea to unify smart home devices became a story of cross-disciplinary creativity, friendship, and a shared desire to make tech more intuitive and inclusive. The frustration of juggling multiple smart apps led us to ask: "What if your home could understand you as a person — not just your commands?" That question turned into a vision: an AI-powered, multimodal command center for your home that blends voice, gesture, and ambient intelligence. We didn’t just want to build a product — we wanted to craft an experience. Though we built remotely, we engaged deeply with the community: Joined Discord…  ( 5 min )
    How to Explain Technical Concepts to Non-Technical Teams Without Losing Them
    If you have ever tried explaining APIs, security protocols, or deployment pipelines to someone in marketing, sales, or executive leadership, you know how quickly conversations can spiral into confusion. This guide shows you how to bridge that communication gap effectively, regardless of your experience level or specific technical role. Poor technical communication costs companies time, money, and missed opportunities. When technical and non-technical teams understand each other, businesses make better decisions, projects run smoother, and you spend less time explaining yourself repeatedly. Before you explain anything, understand what the other person or team cares about. Marketing: User impact, brand reputation, competitive advantage Sales: Customer benefits, timelines, delivery promises E…  ( 4 min )
    Low-Level Design (LLD) :Interview Framework
    Overview This framework provides a systematic approach to tackle any LLD interview problem. Follow these steps sequentially to design robust, scalable, and maintainable object-oriented systems. Before writing any code, clarify the following: Category Questions to Ask Core What is the primary purpose? Who are the users? Requirements What are the functional requirements? What's out of scope? Users How many users? Different user types? Data What data needs to be stored? What are the relationships? Flows What are the main user journeys? What are edge cases? Clarifying Questions: - Do we need to handle multiple cities/theaters? - Are we supporting different seat types (VIP, regular)? - Do we need payment processing or just booking? - How do we handle concurrent bookings? - S…  ( 12 min )
    High-Performance Routing System Design and Implementation(7067)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, routing systems have always been the core component of web frameworks. Traditional routing implementations often face performance bottlenecks when handling large numbers of routes, especially in complex path matching scenarios. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose routing system design gave me a completely new understanding of high-performance routing implementation. In my previous projects, I used various traditional routing solutions. While functional, they often have performance issues when dealing with complex routing scenarios. // Traditional Express.js routing implementation const express = require('express'); const app = express(); // Simple route definitions app.get('/', (req, res) => { res.send('Home page'); …  ( 9 min )
    Microservices Architecture with Lightweight Framework Design(5022)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my software architecture course, our team faced a challenge that many organizations encounter: building a microservices system that's both performant and maintainable. Traditional microservices frameworks often introduce significant overhead, making individual services resource-hungry and complex to deploy. My exploration led me to discover a lightweight approach that revolutionizes microservices development. The turning point came when I realized that most microservices frameworks are over-engineered for their intended purpose. A single microservice should be focused, efficient, and lightweight. My research revealed a framework that embodies these principles while delivering exceptional performance characteristics. Traditional…  ( 7 min )
    How I Built 3 Professional Calculators in One Weekend with Next.js 14
    Ever found yourself switching between different calculator websites for percentage calculations, financial planning, and real estate analysis? I did too. So I decided to build a comprehensive solution that combines all three into one sleek, modern platform. As a developer, I often need quick calculations for: Percentage changes and markups for pricing Compound interest and ROI for investment decisions Real estate commissions and rental yields But existing solutions were either too basic, had annoying ads, or required multiple tabs. I wanted something fast, accurate, and beautiful. I built a complete calculator suite with three specialized tools: Basic percentage calculations (what is X% of Y?) Reverse percentage finding Percentage change analysis Markup and discount calculations Compound …  ( 5 min )
    Payload validation
    Recently I faced a problem at work: our mailing system stopped working and a heap of emails weren’t being sent. When we looked at RabbitMQ: There was one “Unacked” message stuck on the consumer, and lots of “Ready” messages were piling up. After investigating, we found that our mailer supplier’s API broke because the mailing payload was over 30 MB. Digging deeper, we saw that one user had sent a mailing with a 70 MB attachment. First, I tried adding attachment-file-size validation and overall payload-size validation (body + attachments) on our backend. But the problem was that the user only saw “the file is too large” once they tried to save or send the mailing. So, after analyzing our process, I ended up putting validation in both the frontend and backend. Frontend: Validating the attac…  ( 3 min )
    📄 Making Architecture Count: Why I Created the Architecture Work Template
    Architecture work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. To fulfill stakeholder expectations. And most of the time, those expectations aren’t technical. Stakeholders want to know: What value will this architecture bring? What’s the business impact if we don’t act? What’s the plan — and who’s involved? The final outputs they care about are clear: Work packages that drive real change A course of action they can support and align to But here’s the catch: You need a way to surface the gaps, define the effort, and make sure your architecture work is relevant to everyone involved. That’s where the Architecture Work Canvas comes in. It helps scope the problem and frame the context: goals, constraints, stakeholders, and key phases. But in my experience, scoping isn’t enough. So I built the Architecture Work Template. It’s designed for practitioners — not to present to executives, but to guide the architecture thinking process. It helps you: Ask the right questions at the right time. Validate that your analysis covers what matters. Bridge the gap between insight and implementation. Make sure the pretty diagrams actually mean something. Because without this layer of thinking, even the cleanest system design won’t deliver value. The Architecture Work Template helps you produce useful intermediate deliverables — a critical step that turns your canvas into decisions, actions, and structure. It ensures you’ve done the work behind the work: described the baseline, designed the target, and identified the gaps. The Architecture Work Template is available on the QTAM website. Also, don’t miss the online training covering the Architecture Work Template, the method, and more. You’ll find all details below. 👉 Start here — qtam.morin.io How do you make sure your architecture delivers more than just clean diagrams? I’d love to hear what tools or approaches you use to stay aligned with stakeholders.  ( 4 min )
    title, capitalize, isupper, islower & istitle in Python
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains upper(), lower(), casefold() and swapcase() with a string and byte string. My post explains a string. My post explains encode(), decode() and a byte string. str.title() and bytes.title() can make a string and byte string titlecased respectively as shown below. *It has no arguments: String>: v = 'hElLo WoRlD' print(v.title()) # Hello World v = 'ß' # Lowercase German Alphabet print(v.title()) # Ss v = 'ẞ' # Uppercase German Alphabet print(v.title()) # ẞ Byte String(UTF-8)>: v = 'hElLo WoRlD'.encode() v = b'hElLo WoRlD' print(v.title()) # b'Hello World' v = 'ß'.encode() # Lowercase German Alphabet v = b'\xc3\x9f' print(v.title()) # b'\xc3\x9f' v = 'ẞ'.encode() # Uppercase German Alphabet v = b'\xe1\xba\x9e' print(v.title()) # b'\x…  ( 4 min )
    Deploying a Fully Functional Multi-AZ WordPress App on AWS ECS + RDS with Terraform & Spacelift
    Hey everyone! I’m Akingbade Omosebi, and I like turning ideas into real, production-grade infrastructure. It’s practical, minimal fluff, and everything here was built, tested, and verified — you’ll see my real console screenshots to prove it. How I split my VPC into Public & Private Subnets across multiple AZs. How ECS, ALB, and RDS fit together. Why security groups matter — and how I designed them. How the Terraform files are split — no monolith .tf mess. How I ran it first locally, then automated it on Spacelift with secrets. Architecture diagram + real deployment screenshots. A WordPress app that: Runs in multiple Availability Zones. Gets traffic through an Application Load Balancer. Stores all posts/users in a MySQL RDS database in Private Subnets. Fully version-controlled and deployed…  ( 10 min )
    Built My Portfolio Website;)
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I set out to build a personal portfolio website to showcase my skills, projects, and experiences as a developer. Key prompts I used included "create a responsive layout," "integrate a contact form," and "feature a blog section." I also utilized modern web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance the user experience. You can view my portfolio here: charancodes.me. Below are some screenshots of my website: Homepage Screenshot - Projects Section Contact Form Building my portfolio website was a fantastic journey that taught me several important lessons. Firstly, I learned the significance of responsive design, ensuring that the website looks great on all devices. Additionally, I discovered the importance of showcasing my projects effectively to attract potential employers or clients. A surprising takeaway was how much I enjoyed the design aspect of the website. Crafting a cohesive aesthetic really engaged my creative side. Overall, this project boosted my confidence in web development and helped solidify my understanding of the technologies I've been learning. Cover Image  ( 3 min )
    Install Docker with Ansible on Ubuntu (Official Repo + Docker Compose)
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. If you're managing infrastructure with Ansible, installing Docker the right way — using Docker's official apt repository — ensures you're getting the latest stable version. This post walks you through setting up Docker + Docker Compose on Ubuntu entirely via Ansible. Updates APT cache Installs required dependencies Adds Docker's official GPG key and APT repo Installs Docker CE, CLI, Compose, Buildx, and Containerd Enables and starts the Docker daemon Adds your user (ubuntu) to the docker group so you don’t need sudo for every Docker c…  ( 5 min )
    Dynamic Routing Systems for Scalable Web Applications(0412)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My fascination with routing systems began during a web development internship where I witnessed firsthand how poor routing design can cripple application performance. Our legacy system used a massive switch statement with hundreds of hardcoded routes, making it nearly impossible to maintain and scale. This experience drove me to explore modern routing architectures that could handle complex URL patterns while maintaining exceptional performance. The revelation came when I discovered that most web frameworks treat routing as an afterthought, implementing naive linear search algorithms that degrade performance as route complexity increases. My research led me to a framework that implements sophisticated routing algorithms capable of han…  ( 8 min )
    Day 37: When Your Body Rebels Against Medical Advice
    The morning started with a decision that probably wasn't the smartest: hitting the gym despite my doctor mentioning potential wrist surgery. But sometimes you need your body to cooperate before your mind can function properly. There's an interesting parallel between pushing through physical limitations and mental ones. My wrist has been acting up, and the medical advice is clear - rest and possibly prepare for surgery. But today, I chose movement over caution. Not out of recklessness, but because sometimes the mental clarity that comes from physical activity outweighs the risk. It's similar to debugging code when you're mentally exhausted. Technically, you should take a break. Practically, sometimes you need to push through that one more function to get your mind back in the right space. T…  ( 4 min )
    How YouTube Helped Me Become a Web Developer (No Paid Courses, No Bootcamps)
    When I first got into web development, I had no clue where to begin. 💻 My Go-To YouTube Channels (And Why They Matter) 🧠 Going Beyond Just Code 🎨 For UI/UX & Dev Portfolio Polish Looking back, I’ve realized one thing: 📌 Save this if you’re learning. 💬 And tell me — which tech YouTuber helped you the most? Let’s create a list that could help someone else start their dev journey today.  ( 4 min )
    We're adding prizes to the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge!
    Exciting news! We're now offering prizes for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: The overall winner of each prompt (3) will receive: $100 gift card to the Bolt Shop A custom WLH mug Exclusive winner badge Additionally, authors of 7 outstanding submissions from across all prompts will receive: A custom WLH mug Completion Badge As always, participants with a valid submissions will receive a completion badge on their DEV Profile. For any builders hearing about this writing challenge for the first time, you can get all the details here: Reflect and Share Your World's Largest Hackathon Journey: Writing Challenge Now Open 🌟 Jess Lee for The DEV Team ・ Jul 1 #wlhchallenge #devchallenge #ai #startup Happy Writing!  ( 3 min )
    The Story of Git MCP
    Introduction Git MCP emerged as one of the first and most successful remote MCP servers, designed to provide instant, AI-accessible documentation for any GitHub repository. This initiative began as a side project by Liad Yosef from Shopify and Ido Salomon from Palo Alto Networks, addressing a practical challenge in AI coding tools: access to comprehensive, up-to-date library documentation. The idea for Git MCP originated when the developer community noticed gaps in AI-driven coding projects, especially in applications like a vibe-coded flight simulator using Three.js. Despite the AI's capabilities, it lacked access to the complete Three.js documentation, limiting its potential. When Three.js creator Mr. Doob mentioned wanting all documentation compiled into a .txt file, Liad saw an oppor…  ( 6 min )
    🚀 Building an Admin Dashboard with Firebase Authentication & Chart.js (One Step Closer to Full-Stack Glory!)
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    Have you ever related to that meme – “when I wrote the code, Only I and God understood. Now only God knows.”? Or maybe, back when you were a student: You submitted your web app assignment. The professor had to dig through the source code just to understand what you built. You added a PDF — but it was too long. And you seriously doubt the professor will actually read it. All the cool stuff you did might just go unnoticed. Or maybe you are a freelancer web developer, and for every project, you have to: Explain the project features, use cases, dataflows to clients. Explain deployment or further development processes. Explain how to maintain or test the code. Explain the stack of the project. Or maybe as a junior dev: You have no idea what the goal of the feature you are building is. You’re…  ( 5 min )
    Go vs Python vs Rust: Which One Should You Learn in 2025? Benchmarks, Jobs & Trade‑offs
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    🤖 Which AI IDE Is Revolutionizing Your Development Workflow in 2025?
    AI in software development is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s here, embedded in our IDEs, assisting us from code completion to full-blown architectural suggestions. But with this rapid evolution comes a question developers across the world are asking: Which AI-powered IDE is truly changing the way we code? In this article, I explore some of the leading AI IDEs in 2025, their unique strengths, and what they mean for developers at different levels, from junior coders to senior architects. The early days of "smart coding" involved simple autocomplete and syntax highlighting. But today, AI IDEs go beyond that. We're talking about: Context-aware code generation Natural language to code conversion Automatic documentation and refactoring In-line explanations and debugging help Codebase-wide …  ( 5 min )
    What It’s Like to Co-Build With AI
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    Understanding Async Context Managers in Python
    When working with asynchronous code in Python, you're probably familiar with async def, await, and maybe even tools like aiohttp or asyncpg. But if you've ever wondered how to manage resources cleanly and safely in async code, then it's time to meet a powerful tool: the async context manager. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into what async context managers are, why they matter, and how to use them effectively in real-world backend applications. Before we dive into the async version, let’s briefly recall what a context manager is in general. In Python, context managers are commonly used with the with statement to manage setup and teardown logic: with open('log.txt', 'w') as f: f.write("Logging something important.") The file is automatically closed once the block ends even if an e…  ( 5 min )
    Raspberry Pi Cooling: Does Fan Direction Matter? I Put It to the Test
    If you’ve ever wondered whether pushing air into your device is more effective than pulling hot air out, or if a bigger fan really means better cooling, then you’re in the right place. I recently ran a series of cooling experiments using a Raspberry Pi 3. While my setup was Pi-specific, the findings could easily apply to other compact devices like mini PCs, routers, or other devices. Tiny computers like the Raspberry Pi tend to heat up fast under heavy workloads—think compiling code, emulation, web browsing, or running as a server. Even if they don’t hit dangerous temperatures right away, sustained heat can lead to thermal throttling and even reduce the lifespan of components. So I started wondering what is the most effective way to cool this type of device and does the direction of fan rotation really matter? Test #1: Fan Orientation 🔹 Blowing air in: 🔹 Pulling air out: Takeaway: If you’ve only got one fan, using it to push cool air into the case works better than trying to suck warm air out. Test #2: Comparing Fan Sizes and Types 🔹 Small 5V fan: 🔹 Laptop cooling fan: 🔹 Large 12V PC fan (powered by 5V): The best results came from the medium 5V fan and the laptop fan—both used to blow air inward. If you’re after a silent setup, the small 5V and underpowered 12V fans are your best bet, but you’ll be trading off a few degrees of cooling. Overall, drawing air in was consistently better than pulling it out—at least when using a single fan. As always, it’s a balance between noise and cooling efficiency. If your Raspberry Pi is running right next to you all day, go for a quieter option. If it’s tucked away in a server cabinet somewhere, prioritize performance. 🎥 Want to see all the data in action? Watch: "Blow In or Pull Out? I Tested 4 Fans on a Raspberry Pi"  ( 4 min )
    upper, lower, casefold & swapcase
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    Self Deployment on Digital Ocean is broken.
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    GitHub Homepage As a junior student, I often need to switch between different operating systems during my web development learning process. The Windows computer in my dorm, the Linux server in the lab, and my personal MacBook each have their unique development environments. This multi-platform development requirement made me deeply appreciate the importance of cross-platform compatibility. Recently, I discovered an impressive web framework whose performance in cross-platform support made me reconsider the possibilities of web service development. In my previous project experience, cross-platform development has always been a headache. While Java's Spring Boot can achieve "write once, run anywhere," the resource consumption and startup time of the JVM are daunting. Although Node.js can run …  ( 8 min )
    HTTP Response Optimization and Streaming Techniques(0766)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into HTTP response optimization began during a project where we needed to serve large datasets to web clients efficiently. Traditional approaches of building complete responses in memory before sending created both latency and memory pressure issues. This challenge led me to explore streaming response techniques that could dramatically improve both performance and user experience. The breakthrough came when I realized that most web frameworks treat response generation as a monolithic operation, missing opportunities for optimization through streaming, compression, and intelligent buffering. My research revealed a framework that implements sophisticated response handling patterns optimized for both throughput and latency. HT…  ( 9 min )
    Google Cloud donates A2A to Linux Foundation
    On June 23, at Open Source Summit North America, the Linux Foundation announced the formation of the Agent2Agent project with Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, and ServiceNow. With the formation of this new, independent entity, the companies will collaborate closely on fostering an open and interoperable ecosystem for AI agents with the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol and other interoperability technology. The project will be hosted by the Linux Foundation and will be seeded with Google's transfer of the groundbreaking Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol specification, accompanying SDKs, and developer tooling. The A2A protocol, an open standard for communication and collaboration between distinct AI agents, aims to break down the silos that currently limit the potential of …  ( 6 min )
    Day 5/100: Integrating Payments for App and Web 💳
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    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My deep dive into resource management began during a production incident where our web server's memory usage spiraled out of control, eventually consuming all available system memory and crashing. Traditional garbage collection approaches couldn't keep up with our allocation rate, and manual memory management seemed too complex for a web application. This crisis led me to explore resource management strategies that could deliver both performance and reliability. The breakthrough insight came when I realized that effective resource management isn't just about memory allocation—it's about designing systems that use resources predictably and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. My research revealed a framework that implements sophisti…  ( 10 min )
    Revolutionary Performance Breakthrough in Modern Web Development(8157)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane As a junior computer science student diving deep into web development, I've spent countless hours exploring different frameworks and their performance characteristics. My journey led me to discover something remarkable that completely changed my perspective on what modern web servers can achieve. During my recent internship at a tech startup, our team faced a critical challenge. Our existing Node.js backend was struggling under heavy load, with response times climbing above acceptable thresholds. The senior developers were debating between migrating to Go with Gin framework or sticking with more familiar territory. That's when I stumbled upon something that would revolutionize our approach entirely. My exploration began with a simple …  ( 5 min )
    💻 Beginner’s Guide to Web Hosting: Shared Hosting, VPS, Managed vs. Unmanaged, and More
    If you’re building your first WordPress website, you’re probably overwhelmed by the number of hosting options out there. Terms like shared hosting, VPS, managed hosting, and dedicated servers might all sound similar — but they offer very different things. In this article, we’ll break down the different types of web hosting, explain their pros and cons, and help you choose the right one for your website, whether you’re a beginner blogger, an online entrepreneur, or building something more advanced. Shared hosting is exactly what it sounds like — your website is hosted on the same physical server as many other websites. Think of it like renting a desk in a large co-working space. You share bandwidth, CPU, and memory with potentially hundreds of other users. ✅ Pros: ❌ Cons: Despite the downsi…  ( 6 min )
    Nvidia just became the first $4 trillion company (and why devs should care)
    So this happened july 9th 2025 - Nvidia briefly hit $4 trillion in market value for the first time ever. Like, ever ever. No company in history has been worth that much. I was scrolling through tech Twitter this morning and everyone's losing their minds over this. Figured I'd break down why this actually matters for us developers beyond just "big number go up." According to CNN Business, Nvidia stock jumped 2.76% when markets opened on Wednesday (July 9th), pushing it past the $4 trillion mark for the first time. It didn't stay there - ended the day at around $3.97 trillion - but still, pretty wild milestone. To put this in perspective: Apple's previous record was $3.91 trillion back in December 2024. Nvidia just casually strolled past that. Honestly, at first I was like "cool, rich compan…  ( 5 min )
    How to connect Jira MCP and Claude Code for effortless project management
    As a developer, I just get mad when I have to manage my projects manually. When I first started juggling multiple projects - things were okay at first, but as the workload grew, so did the time I spent updating tickets, searching for status reports, and clarifying project requirements. I often found myself wishing for a smarter way to bridge the gap between project management and the development process, where I could just ask an AI agent to do the boring stuff for me. And if you're working in a team, you might be facing the same problem. So… what if we could just ask some AI Agent to handle project management while we focus on the things that actually matter? In this article, I'll show you how to connect Jira MCP and Claude Code for effortless project management, right from your terminal…  ( 7 min )
    💸 From Dev to Indie Hacker – $1M Journey
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    🤖 How AI Is (and Isn’t) Changing Engineering Leadership in 2025
    In 2023 and 2024, AI stormed into the world of software development — from GitHub Copilot to AI-powered documentation and internal copilots. It felt like we were at the start of something transformative: faster teams, leaner processes, and smarter tooling. But the 2025 LeadDev Engineering Leadership Report, which surveyed over 600 engineering leaders, tells a more measured story. While AI adoption is widespread, its actual impact on productivity, team structure, and leadership is more complex — and more subtle — than many expected. These are the top takeaways from the report: 60% of leaders say AI hasn’t meaningfully boosted productivity. AI is not shrinking team sizes. Most common AI uses are still code-related. Tooling is still in flux. 51% of leaders worry about long-term consequences. What this means for engineering leaders? The report paints a clear picture: AI isn’t a magic bullet — it’s a cultural and operational shift. And as with any shift, success isn’t about the tool itself, but how you integrate it into your team’s reality. Here are three leadership principles I believe matter most right now: Anchor AI to Real Problems — Not Hype Treat AI as Organizational Change, Not Just Tooling clear guidance, psychological safety to experiment, and aligned expectations around what “using AI” actually looks like. Create Space for Learning and Exploration Yes, AI can speed up certain tasks. But leadership is about thinking long-term. Some key questions: Is our AI use creating technical debt we don’t see yet? Are junior engineers still learning how to solve problems — or just learning to prompt? How will we maintain this codebase 12 months from now? Right now, AI feels a bit like the early DevOps days — chaotic, exciting, inconsistent. But behind the buzz, we’re starting to see the real work of adaptation: evolving processes, retraining teams, and reshaping leadership priorities.  ( 4 min )
    Exploring Python’s String Manipulation Techniques
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    Maximizing Test Automation ROI: A Guide for QA and Engineering Leaders
    When you’re responsible for making decisions that affect product quality, release cycles, and engineering budgets, test automation becomes more than a technical upgrade. You must view it as a strategically relevant investment. After all, it’s the promise of speed and efficiency that often drives teams to automate. However, unless you track the Return on Investment (ROI) with clarity, it can quickly become a mere cost center rather than a performance driver. Test automation ROI helps you compare alternatives, prioritize efforts, and justify the resources behind your automation roadmap. It also enables you to understand whether automation is supporting those outcomes or simply adding more tools to maintain. In this blog, you’ll find a practical framework for calculating software test automat…  ( 8 min )
    New Observability Features in Supabase
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    General-purpose AI agents like Manus and GenSpark have caught everyone’s attention. And VSs are pouring money into them. You can find many in the YC cohorts. These agents are really cool and provide access to a wide range of external tools used in our daily lives, such as spreadsheets, documents, and PowerPoint slides. I received a text to build this kind of Agent within 24 hours for a demo. Let’s vibe code this shit. Here’s how I went about it. I opened my Cursor instance and set up the repo. My weapon of choice was Claude 4 Sonnet (thinking) in agent mode. I had to choose between Claude Code and Cursor IDE. For something more open-ended, I’d use Claude Code to let the model explore and build, but due to time constraints, I needed more control, so I went with Cursor Agent. I decided to m…  ( 6 min )
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    🚀 Unlock ₹36,500 Worth of AI Tools FREE – Gemini Pro + Perplexity Pro!
    🎉 FREE Big AI Subscriptions for 12 Months — Students & Airtel Users, Don’t Miss This! 🚀 Just Found Out Something Super Cool — Had to Share with Fellow Developers! 1️⃣ Google Gemini Pro — FREE for Students in India (Worth ₹19,500) If you're a student in India, you're in luck! 🎓 Google is offering Gemini Pro for FREE — that's a full year of premium AI access (₹19,500 value). Gemini in Google Apps (Docs, Gmail, Sheets) Access to Veo 3 2TB Google One Cloud Storage Perfect for AI projects, writing, coding, and more 🗓️ Offer valid till: September 15, 2025 🔗 Claim it here: goo.gle/freepro I just signed up — it took less than 2 minutes. If you're into tech, AI, or need cloud storage, don’t miss this! 🔥 Bharti Airtel has partnered with Perplexity AI to offer 1 ye…  ( 4 min )
    On Scaling DevTools
    Do you know @jacksbridger? Jack's the 🐐 — the host of Scaling DevTools, an awesome show featuring devtools founders of awesome developer-first companies like Clerk, Resend, and Supabase. Jack and I recently had a conversation on launching developer tools on Product Hunt and building developer communities — Listen to the full episode here Below are some key takeaways. Product Hunt is definitely a great place to launch a developer-first product The tagline may be the most important input. Keep it simple and straightforward in 60 characters or less. Find a Hunter Schedule your launch early Start building momentum early, host an AMA session — see examples from Bucket here and Supabase there Product Hunt is a 24-hour marathon It starts at 12:01 AM PST / 08:01 AM UTC Ideally, you'd rank in the Top 5 within the first four hours for maximum exposure Above all? Enjoy your launch day. Product Hunt pays off in the long term. @fmerian Launched twice on Product Hunt in 2022 Contributed to launching 42+ DevTools in 2023 and 2024 Among the Top 3 most active users Brand Ambassador and 2022 Community Member of the Year Maintains awesome-product-hunt Wrapping up That's a wrap! You can listen to the full episode here. Product Hunt is a place where I enjoy hanging out. If you're building a developer tool and are planning a launch, feel free to reach out on Twitter/X or LinkedIn — always happy to help and support! Do you have any additional questions about launching a developer tool on Product Hunt? Read this: Product Hunt for DevTools — FAQ fmerian ・ Feb 23 #startup #marketing #discuss  ( 3 min )
    Ethereum’s Next Leap: Scaling Growth at a Tipping Point
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    🟥 Must Have Discord Role ! Drosera Network Hoodi
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    Step-by-Step Guide: How to Configure Secure Azure Storage with Encryption and Access Control
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    ERP Automation for Sales Teams: A Complete Feature Breakdown
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    Is ByteByteGo a Good Resource for System Design and Coding Interview Preparation?
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    KT148A Voice Chip - Core Solution for Smart Voice Interaction in Electronic Pill Boxes
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    Auto-Crop Your Screenshots Like Magic with Python
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    Code to Cloud: Deploying a Flask App with Docker, GCP, and Kubernetes
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    👽 Extract Thousands of Rows of Data Without Writing Code (Open Source)
    We've all been there: needing data from websites but hitting a wall of frustration. Whether wrestling with code, or using tools that are pricey and limit your control, getting the information you need can feel like a huge headache. really want. That's the problem we set out to solve. We've built Maxun: an open-source, platform that lets anyone extract web data without writing a single line of code. 💪 Our core principle is simple: Do not code, but show. Do not prompt, but show. We believe you should be able to teach a tool by simply demonstrating what you want it to do. Imagine teaching your browser to collect data for you. That's essentially what you do: Record Your Actions: You simply browse a website within our tool, clicking on the info you want (like a product name or price). Save as a Robot: Your clicks become a reusable "robot" that remembers exactly what you did. Get Clean Data: Run your robot, and it collects that data for you, ready to export as CSV, JSON, or through an API. Super Simple: If you can click around a website, you can use this. No coding skills needed. Reliable: Your robots follow your exact steps, giving you consistent results every time. Want to quickly grab new shoes from Nike? Here's how straightforward it can be: https://www.vidble.com/watch?v=LgM21dmU7ci6KD5f1Ev0uidRaq1vmYEm It really is just a few clicks to teach your robot what to collect. We built this in the open because we want to unlock web data access for everyone. In just seven months, the project has gained 13,000 GitHub stars and helped users extract more than 12 million rows of data. To us, those numbers mean we're helping solve a common problem for many people. Maybe you too! ❤️ Explore the project on GitHub: https://github.com/getmaxun/maxun  ( 4 min )
    Starting new Journey as A Backend Learner from "July 18 "
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    How AI Is Transforming Mental Wellbeing at Work
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    AI Agents: The New Vanguard of Intelligent Computing
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from the realm of science fiction to a transformative force shaping multiple facets of human life. At the heart of this revolution are AI agents, the autonomous entities endowed with the ability to perceive their environments, make decisions, and act upon them to achieve specific goals. At the most fundamental level, an AI agent is a software entity designed to interact with its environment autonomously. The classic model comprises the agent, its environment, sensors to perceive the surroundings, and actuators to take actions. Such agents can range from a simple thermostat adjusting a room's temperature to sophisticated systems capable of managing stock portfolios. The elegance of AI agents lies in their architectural versatility: Reactive: …  ( 4 min )
    Unlocking Site Reliability Engineering Tools for DevOps Incident Management
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    I’m excited to share some 🔥 updates in DevConnect
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    Mastering Assertions and Validations in Playwright – What I Learned
    Lately, I’ve been diving deeper into Playwright and came across a fantastic guide that simplified one of the most critical parts of test automation: assertions and validations. I’m talking about that make-or-break moment in every test case where the result either passes or fails—and how Playwright makes that process smooth and powerful. If you're someone like me who’s exploring modern automation tools, especially in JavaScript-based frameworks, you’ll love how Playwright handles expected values, DOM checks, and even flaky elements. The flexibility in syntax and ability to work across multiple browsers is a game-changer. This blog post I’m referring to breaks down how Playwright allows you to validate text content, check if elements are visible or hidden, verify URLs, and much more—all with clear code samples and explanations. It even compares different ways to assert conditions using locators and page objects. One thing that stood out to me was how easily this content could align with a structured Playwright course online. It’s practical, beginner-friendly, and speaks directly to the common challenges testers face while transitioning from traditional automation tools like Selenium. If you're just starting your automation journey or brushing up your Playwright knowledge, I highly recommend checking out the full article. You’ll find actionable examples and context that you can use immediately in your testing work. 👉 Read the full blog post here - Free Playwright Tutorial on Assertions and Validations Let me know what you think—or if you’ve found any other cool Playwright tips worth sharing!  ( 3 min )
    Desk of a Dev – CSS Art
    This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Office culture for me revolves around the dev's desk – a keyboard clacking away, a coffee mug steaming, sticky notes with deadlines (and pizza reminders 🍕), and a terminal always open. I wanted to bring this everyday developer vibe to life purely using HTML + CSS, with an interactive terminal and fun easter eggs like sticky note messages and dark/light mode toggling. 🔗 Live Demo: View the project 🔗 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/prashantgohel321/Desk-of-a-Dev-CSS-Art 💡 Try clicking the sticky notes or typing commands like help, echo Hello, brew coffee, git commit -m "Success!", etc. in the terminal for some fun surprises! This was a deep dive into pure CSS creativity. Some highlights: 💡 CSS-only art – Everything on screen (monitor, mug, sticky notes, keyboard, mouse) is built with CSS. 🌗 Dark/Light Mode toggle via a simple button. ⌨️ Interactive Terminal built with input handling in JavaScript and a command system that mimics dev tools. 📝 Sticky Notes that display fun pop-ups. 🖼️ Responsive design for smaller screens too! What I learned: How to simulate 3D/realistic effects with shadows and transforms. Creating interactive elements (e.g., sticky notes and the terminal) without any external frameworks. Balancing creativity with performance and interactivity in pure frontend work. Next steps: Make the terminal support scrollback history. Add a productivity timer like Pomodoro built into the desk! Animate the coffee steam more naturally. Thanks for checking out my submission! Feel free to ⭐️ the repo or connect with me on GitHub / DEV!  ( 3 min )
    How to create a Storage account for File sharing Department of finance
    what is file sharing Create a storage account for the finance department’s shared files Step 2 Create a file share for the corporate office Step 3 Add a directory to the file share for the finance department what is directory a directory is simply a folder used to organize and store files or other folders in a structured way — just like folders on your computer or phone Step 4 Similar to blob storage, you need to protect against accidental deletion of files ****Step 4 Practice using snapshots to restore a file. TASK 2 A virtual network with subnet. In a production environment these resources would already be created. step 2 Task 3 The storage account should only be accessed from the virtual network you just created Select the Storage browser and navigate to your file share. Verify the message not authorized to perform this operation. You are not connecting from the virtual network  ( 6 min )
    What’s Missing With AI-Generated Code? Refactoring
    A GitClear study found AI-generated code rife with duplication, indicating productivity gains could disappear amid the growing use of coding assistants. Last month, GitClear published an analysis of 211 million lines of code in its AI Copilot Code Quality report. One of the key findings is that refactoring signals are crashing while code duplication and churn is increasing. In fact, 2024 is the first year when the introduction of repeated code is greater than refactoring activity. The trend is attributed to the rise in AI coding assistants, and if it continues, we could be heading toward a software crisis. If you work in software development, someone has told you that “AI won’t replace developers; developers using AI will replace developers who don’t.” The message is clear: either use AI o…  ( 6 min )
    AJAX vs Livewire
    When building interactive forms in Laravel applications, dependent dropdowns — where the options in one dropdown depend on the selection of another — are a common requirement. For example, when a user selects a country, the city dropdown should update accordingly. There are two popular ways to implement this: The AJAX way (using JavaScript and API routes) The Livewire way (pure PHP, reactive and modern) Let’s explore both, compare them, and highlight when each approach shines. Imagine a scenario in a travel booking system: User selects a country The system displays a list of cities based on that country Traditionally, developers used jQuery or plain JavaScript to send an AJAX request when the first dropdown changes. The backend returns city data in JSON, and JavaScript dynamically popula…  ( 5 min )
    Azure DevOps MCP Server: What It Is and Why It Matters
    Introduction When I saw Microsoft announce the Azure DevOps MCP Server, I knew it would matter to many of our clients, especially to those who weren’t ready to move to a fully cloud-based DevOps model. These clients are mostly from regulated industries, or working in isolated environments, or with strict security needs that prevent them from using public services. But they still want better developer workflows. They want automation, version control, and strong pipelines. This release is for them. The Azure DevOps MCP Server is a self-hosted version of Azure DevOps. MCP here stands for Model Context Protocol. This server runs completely in your own environment, so you don't need Azure Active Directory or access to the public cloud. You can install it on your own infrastructure, whether yo…  ( 5 min )
    Isaac Sim 5 与 ROS2 机械臂仿真教程
    本教程将指导您如何在 Isaac Sim 5 中导入机械臂模型并与 ROS2 进行集成,实现机械臂的仿真控制。 本教程基于以下资源制作: 视频教程:B站视频教程 开源项目:TheRobotStudio SO-ARM100 机械臂模型 官方文档:Isaac Sim 5 官方文档 在开始本教程之前,请确保您已经完成以下软件的安装: Isaac Sim 5:请参考 官方安装指南 进行安装 ROS2:请参考 Isaac Sim ROS2 安装文档 完成 ROS2 环境配置 TheRobotStudio 开源了 SO-ARM101 机械臂,并提供了完整的 URDF 文件,我们可以直接使用: git clone https://github.com/TheRobotStudio/SO-ARM100.git 提示:URDF(Unified Robot Description Format)是机器人描述文件格式,包含了机械臂的几何结构、关节信息和物理属性。 打开终端,导航到 Isaac Sim 安装目录并启动: cd ./isaac-sim.sh 注意:请将 替换为您实际的 Isaac Sim 安装路径。 在 Isaac Sim 界面中,点击菜单栏的 File -> Import 在文件选择对话框中,导航到 /Simulation/SO101/so101_new_calib.urdf 选择该 URDF 文件并点击导入 导入成功后,您应该能在 Isaac Sim 的 3D 视窗中看到完整的机械臂模型。 为了更好地进行仿真,我们需要为机械臂添加一个地面: 点击菜单栏的 Create -> Physics -> Ground Plane 这将在场景中…  ( 4 min )
    Golf.com: Shane Lowry's Epic Portrush Return | 2025 Open
    Shane Lowry takes us back to that epic 2019 Open Championship win at Royal Portrush—the first time in 70 years that the Open landed on Irish soil, and of course, it ended with a home-grown hero lifting the Claret Jug. With the 2025 Open headed back to Northern Ireland, it’s the perfect moment to relive Lowry’s fairy-tale victory. Meanwhile, GOLF.com is your one-stop for everything golf: from the world’s top 100 courses and teachers to exclusive Tour-pro access, celeb interviews and gear deep dives. Hit up their YouTube channel, follow on social, and never miss a swing of news or a behind-the-ropes feature.  ( 3 min )
    When Not to Use Machine Learning (and Why It Matters)
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    Golf With Aimee: What It Takes to Become a Tour Pro! | Match Against LPGA Winner Annie Park
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    Peter Finch Golf: Taking on THE FORGOTTEN Open Championship course (incredible!)
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    Rick Shiels Golf: THE HARDEST COURSE I've played all year….MAYBE EVER!
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    IGN: Cyberpunk 2077 - Biggest Changes in Patch 2.3 Update
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    💡 [88] - Merge Sorted Arrays In-Place
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    IGN: EA Sports FC 26 - Official Reveal Trailer
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    IGN: Hoppers - Official Teaser Trailer (2026) Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm
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    IGN: James Gunn's Superman Unlocks the Trick to Supervillains With the New Lex Luthor
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    IGN: Zelda Movie Cast Announced! Who's Missing and How Do the Games Connect? - IGN Daily Fix
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    From Keyboard to Code Co-Pilot
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    I Spent 40 Hours Writing Tests That Broke in 2 Weeks — A Confession Story
    TL;DR Some stories are worth sharing, even if they start with humongous setbacks! Here goes my recent tech battle tale, and key learnings from it. Our team had just finished a major sprint refactor, and I, a product lead, volunteered to take charge of improving our end-to-end (E2E) test coverage. The goal was to boost confidence in our regression suite and reduce bugs leaking into production. With the set of testing tools out there today to help with E2E testing, test case generation, test coverage, and test report creation, I had assumed it would be a cake walk! What followed was a frustrating lesson, false positives, surprises, and how testing can either support or sabotage your development cycle, depending on how it’s approached. By the way, this is not a post to blame or criticise t…  ( 8 min )
    A Roadmap to Becoming a DevOps Engineer
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    New Choice for Cross-Platform Web Service Development(7361)
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    Efficient WebSocket Server-Side Processing(2259)
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    Collectible Creator!
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    New Choice for Cross-Platform Web Service Development(2677)
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    What If Ruby Didn’t Have Syntactic Sugar?
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    IoT AI with Ioto
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    The Future of IoT AI in 2025 and Beyond
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    Memory Safety Meets Extreme Performance in Web Servers(4712)
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    Ever Wonder , How Hoisting Works..?
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    Deployment and Backup Guide for Mongodb Database on Hostinger VPS
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    Construyendo un Sistema de E-Commerce con DDD
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    Application of Async Programming in Web Development(9417)
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    HTTP Request Processing with Zero-Copy Optimization(8761)
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    Email verification in Filament: UserResource filters and actions
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    🚀 Supercharge Your Web Projects with AquaScript | The Best Free JSON APIs Without API Key or Signup 🌐
    Are you a developer, student, or startup founder looking for free, ultra-fast, and no-hassle mock APIs to speed up your app development? Welcome to AquaScript.xyz — the ultimate free API platform loved by thousands of developers across the globe 🌍. ✅ Zero Signup Required — Access any API instantly without account creation! 100% FREE Forever — No hidden fees, no subscriptions, no trial periods! Blazing Fast Speed — Sub-100ms responses worldwide powered by global CDN 🚀 Developer-First Design — Clean JSON responses, easy documentation, and copy-paste simplicity! Works with Any Project — Fully CORS-enabled, ready for frontend and backend developers! AquaScript was built to save developers time and headaches 🧑‍💻💡. 📚 Books API — Instantly fetch mock book titles, authors, and genres. Movies…  ( 5 min )
    How we automated GitHub Actions Runner updates with Claude
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    My AI Pair Programmer is Better Than Yours: A Cursor, Kiro, & Granite Showdown
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    Dealing with AI in the SWE hiring process
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    Build a Reliable Hacker News Deep Research AI Agent
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    23andMe is out of bankruptcy. You should still delete your DNA
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    People kept working, became healthier while on basic income: report (2020)
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    What My Mother Didn't Talk About (2020)
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    Don't Fall for AI: Reasons for Writers to Reject Slop
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    Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code without telling users
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    ICE's Supercharged Facial Recognition App of 200M Images
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    Nintendo Switch 2 account bans continue: warning after buying old copy of Bayo 3
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    Logical implication is a comparison operator
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    The patterns of elites who conceal their assets offshore
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    "Even God Cannot Hear Us Here": What I Witnessed Inside an ICE Women's Prison
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    The AI Replaces Labour Myth
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    First Come First Served: The Impact of File Position on Code Review
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    3D-printed living lung tissue
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    Tell HN: Notion Desktop is monitoring your audio and network
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    Show HN: Conductor, a Mac app that lets you run a bunch of Claude Codes at once
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    Trump’s court pick would bring crypto baggage to the bench
    The president’s pick to sit on an appellate court covering Silicon Valley has represented several blockchain entities in courts.
    US to investigate Brazil’s digital payment system
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    300% DOGE price rally expected if this key price level is reclaimed
    DOGE gained 18% this week, and multiple data points suggest a 300% rally is possible before the end of 2025.
    Canary Capital bets on Injective with staked ETF filing
    The move follows SEC guidance treating staking rewards as income, enabling asset managers like Canary to back blockchain-based tokens through delegated staking.
    US prosecutors expect to close case against Roman Storm by July 25
    The fourth day of the Tornado Cash developer’s criminal trial in New York kicked off with witnesses from the FBI.
    Wall Street piles into Ethereum as stablecoins are greenlit and RWAs expand
    Ethereum’s role in stablecoins, RWAs, and DeFi is fueling institutional interest, positioning ETH as a reserve asset, store of value, and digital oil.
    Nasdaq files application to add staking for BlackRock iShares ETH ETF
    Staking for crypto exchange-traded funds has been a feature long sought by traditional financial institutions and asset managers.
    Bitcoin-backed mortgages debut in Australia amid housing crisis
    Australia’s Block Earner has launched a Bitcoin-backed mortgage as a new path into the property market, following a regulatory win that cleared the way for crypto-backed lending.
    SUI’s next ‘altcoin season’ stop could be $5: Here’s why
    The start of a new altcoin season could play a key role in sending SUI toward $5.
    Semler Scientific adds $25M in Bitcoin, but stock slides 22% YTD
    The company's stock price has been in a negative trend in 2025, indicating that a Bitcoin strategy is not a “panacea,” according to an analyst.
    US House passes market structure, stablecoin bills as crypto week continues
    The first two of three bills on Republicans’ crypto agenda passed with bipartisan support despite continued pushback from Democrats over claims of corruption and conflicts of interest.
    Bitcoin smack dab in the middle of its adoption curve: Fidelity analyst
    Data from Fidelity Investments suggests that Bitcoin is still mid-cycle in its adoption curve as institutional interest and inflows signal asset maturity.
    Bitcoin resistance at $120K hints at consolidation before impulse rally to $135K
    Bitcoin technical charts suggest BTC could remain range-bound for an extended period of time. Cointelegraph explains why.
    XRP cloud mining in 2025: How much can you really earn?
    XRP cloud mining is possible in 2025, but approach with caution, as risks often outweigh the rewards.
    Crypto Week Day 4: US lawmakers remain divided on key bills
    Republicans and Democrats tussled over the Trump family’s crypto ties, consumer protections, and backing stablecoins with fiat assets.
    LINK news update: Pro crypto convergence in TradFi and DeFi may start rally to $18
    LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.
    Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems
    Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.
    Japan just found a way to let you earn XRP without spending yen
    Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.
    Ethereum looks to break $3,500 as RSI 'buy signal' targets $10K ETH price
    ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.
    USDt market cap hits $160B, cementing its ‘digital dollar’ role: Tether CEO
    Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.
    RGB Protocol to bring tokenized assets, USDT to Bitcoin
    Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.
    BTCFi TVL jumps 22x to $7B, but trust remains an issue
    BTCFi, or Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi), has surged over 22x in TVL since January 2024, driven by new protocols and institutional inflows, but still faces adoption hurdles due to trust.
    DEX-to-CEX ratio hits new high as crypto traders flee centralization
    Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.
    Bitcoin’s next chapter: From passive asset to financial powerhouse
    This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.
    SEC delays in-kind redemption decision for Bitwise crypto ETFs
    The US SEC has extended its decision deadline on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for Bitwise’s spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs on NYSE Arca.
    Bitcoin ’wrench attacks’ on track to double its worst year
    There have already been 35 reported physical attacks on Bitcoiners in just the first seven months of 2025.
    60% of PUMP presale participants sold or transferred to CEXs
    BitMEX said the PUMP token defied the odds, with its funding rates trending positively despite a large initial float.
    XRP is about to hit $200B market cap for first time; price nears record
    XRP’s market cap could surge past $250 billion, backed by historical fractals and Fibonacci targets after a key breakout pattern.
    Is FOMO back? Bitcoin first timers buy 140K BTC in 2 weeks
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    36% of Gen Z spend crypto on daily purchases, Gen X leads high-value spending
    Gaming, daily purchases, and travel bookings emerge as the leading categories where Gen Z users strongly prefer cryptocurrency.
    3 charts scream ‘It’s altcoin season’ as Bitcoin dominance hits 8-week lows
    Bitcoin dominance charts moving downward may be a signal that the much-anticipated “altcoin season” is finally here, analysts said.
    Memecoin market cap grows 29% in July
    Memecoin market cap hits $72B in July, driven by the Bonk memecoin’s 72% surge and LetsBonk launchpad’s rise.
    Pakistan’s crypto minister, El Salvador’s president discuss Bitcoin strategy
    Bilal Bin Saqib met El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss Bitcoin adoption and signed a Letter of Intent for crypto collaboration.
    What is a seed phrase, and why is it important?
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    Michael Saylor’s Strategy hits record market cap amid Bitcoin surge
    Strategy’s executive chairman Michael Saylor took to social media on Wednesday to share the news after recently disclosing another major Bitcoin buy.
    UK officer jailed for 50 Bitcoin theft during Silk Road 2.0 probe
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    Canadian Bitcoin firm Matador eyes 6K Bitcoin treasury by 2027
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    Retail waking up? Coinbase rockets to rank 137 in App Store
    The rise in popularity of the Coinbase app is often seen as a sign of renewed retail interest, but there’s still debate whether retail has truly returned.
    Coinbase Wallet is now Base app, a crypto ‘everything app'
    Coinbase is transforming its wallet into Base App, a crypto-native app combining social media, trading, payments, and mini-apps.
    US spot Ether ETFs post new record inflow as altcoins pump
    US Spot Ether exchange-traded funds attracted $717 million of US investor money on Wednesday, and now hold more than 4% of ETH’s circulating supply.
    Massive OG Bitcoin whale shifts another $4.7B of BTC to new wallet
    Lookonchain first noticed the whale in early July and discovered its eight wallets received Bitcoin in April and May 2011, before going dormant for over a decade.
    Crypto bills move forward after nine-hour stalemate on House floor
    The US House has moved forward three crypto bills after a record-long procedural vote saw a group of Republicans hold out to ensure language banning CBDCs.
    Trump’s World Liberty crypto tokens are set to become tradable
    Tokenholders of Trump’s World Liberty Financial voted to make their tokens tradable in a landslide vote, which closed on Wednesday.
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    Mistral’s Le Chat adds deep research agent and voice mode to challenge OpenAI’s enterprise dominance
    Mistral added deep research capabilities to its Le Chat platform, bringing it in direct competition against ChatGPT and Gemini.  ( 7 min )
    OpenAI unveils ‘ChatGPT agent’ that gives ChatGPT its own computer to autonomously use your email and web apps, download and create files for you
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    Blaxel raises $7.3M seed round to build ‘AWS for AI agents’ after processing billions of agent requests
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    Slack gets smarter: New AI tools summarize chats, explain jargon, and automate work
    Slack launches comprehensive AI features including enterprise search and writing assistance as Salesforce challenges Microsoft's workplace AI dominance while blocking rival access to platform data.  ( 10 min )
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    How to Make a Dropdown Menu with shadcn/ui
    Dropdown menus are little pop-up menus that help you show more options without cluttering your screen. They’re super helpful in websites and apps. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a dropdown menu using shadcn/ui. It’s a tool that works well w...  ( 6 min )
    How AI Agents Remember Things: The Role of Vector Stores in LLM Memory
    When you talk to an AI assistant, it can feel like it remembers what you said before. But large language models (LLMs) don’t actually have memory on their own. They don’t remember conversations unless that information is given to them again. So, how ...  ( 9 min )
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    Finding value from AI agents from day one
    Imagine AI so sophisticated it could read a customer’s mind? Or identify and close a cybersecurity loophole weeks before hackers strike? How about a team of AI agents equipped to restructure a global supply chain and circumnavigate looming geopolitical disruption? Such disruptive possibilities explain why agentic AI is sending ripples of excitement through corporate boardrooms. …  ( 24 min )
    How to run an LLM on your laptop
    MIT Technology Review’s How To series helps you get things done.  Simon Willison has a plan for the end of the world. It’s a USB stick, onto which he has loaded a couple of his favorite open-weight LLMs—models that have been shared publicly by their creators and that can, in principle, be downloaded and run…  ( 24 min )
    The Download: three-person babies, and tracking “AI readiness” in the US
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Researchers announce babies born from a trial of three-person IVF Eight babies have been born in the UK thanks to a technology that uses DNA from three people: the two biological parents plus…  ( 22 min )
    In defense of air-conditioning
    I’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters that AC is a significant contributor to global electricity demand, and it’s only going to suck up more power as temperatures rise. But I’ll also be the first to admit that it can be a…  ( 21 min )
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    Possible e.MAS 3 Spotted At Proton Shah Alam
    Proton recently unveiled the e.MAS 5 at the Malaysian Auto Show, and it is expected to debut by the end of this year. However, it seems like there is another model in the line-up. Friends at Soya Cincau reported a sighting of what could potentially be the e.MAS 3 at Proton Shah Alam. Why e.MAS […] The post Possible e.MAS 3 Spotted At Proton Shah Alam appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Nintendo Seeking “Honest Feedback” From Japanese Switch 2 Owners Over Key Cards
    In light of its successful sale of 3.5 million Switch 2 units in just four days after launch, Nintendo is clearly aware that people aren’t happy with its new game key cards for the console. Sensing some sort of disatisfaction, the world’s most litigious gaming company posted a questionnaire in Japan, asking for its fanbase’s […] The post Nintendo Seeking “Honest Feedback” From Japanese Switch 2 Owners Over Key Cards appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Synology Announces New 2-Bay DS725+ DiskStation
    Synology has announced yet another new DiskStation network-attached storage (NAS), the DS725+. The DiskStation is a 2-bay storage option, designed for home, small, and edge businesses. Like all its latest DiskStations, the DS725+ features updated hardware and security features. Despite being a 2-bay unit, it supports capacities of up to 40TB independently, and up to […] The post Synology Announces New 2-Bay DS725+ DiskStation appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    The Fantastic Four G-Shocks Are Available In Malaysia, But…
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    MAA: Malaysian Automotive Industry To Shift To A Fixed, Fairer Tax System
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    Alleged Intel Nova Lake-AX Specs Leak But May Not See The Light Of Day
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    US FCC To Ban Use Of Chinese Tech In Its Undersea Cables
    Relations between the US and China, especially where tech is concerned, is shaky to say the least. And it looks like another wrinkle is being added into the mix. The former’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a ban on the use of tech from the latter in undersea cables that connect to the US. […] The post US FCC To Ban Use Of Chinese Tech In Its Undersea Cables appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Shopee: No Platform Support Fee For Sellers With Fewer Than 100 Orders A Month
    Last month, Shopee announced that it will be imposing a Platform Support Fee of RM0.50 for each successful order, which has now come into effect. With the introduction of this fee, the e-commerce provider has also outlined the groups who are exempted from paying it. Among them are Marketplace sellers who have fewer than 100 […] The post Shopee: No Platform Support Fee For Sellers With Fewer Than 100 Orders A Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Honda HR-V Facelift Debuts In Malaysia; Starts From RM115,900
    Honda Malaysia has debuted the facelifted B-segment SUV, the HR-V, which starts from RM115,900 – the same as its predecessor. Similarly, it is still offered in four variants: S, E, V and e:HEV RS. The facelifted HR-V comes with a redesigned exterior and interior. As for the exterior, it now features a refreshed front grille […] The post Honda HR-V Facelift Debuts In Malaysia; Starts From RM115,900 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    xAI Starts Hiring Engineers To Build “Waifus”
    Earlier in the week, xAI unleashed “companion” avatars for tis Grok AI chatbot. Now, the company is hiring engineers to make more, if job listings by the company is any indication. And it’s not leaving anything to the imagination either, unless you’re not familiar with the subculture. One job listing is for a “Fullstack Engineer […] The post xAI Starts Hiring Engineers To Build “Waifus” appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Sony: Xperia 1 VII Issues Caused By Faulty Manufacturing Process
    Sony officially unveiled its flagship Xperia 1 VII back in May. But earlier this month the company halted sales of the phone in various markets that got it early. More recently, it looks like the company has managed to identify the source of the issue. In a support article, Sony says that it has identified […] The post Sony: Xperia 1 VII Issues Caused By Faulty Manufacturing Process appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Render Shows Smaller Notch
    It has been a week since the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, and while the new foldables are still fresh in mind, the company is already moving on to its next gadgets. Among these is a new set of flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 lineup. And thanks to leakster Evan Blass, we are treated to […] The post Leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Render Shows Smaller Notch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Bolt Introduces New Family Profile Feature To Its Mobile App
    e-Hailing service Bolt has recently unveiled a new Family Profile feature to its app, which allows one user to manage and pay for rides for up to nine other people – all from a single account. The addition is part of the platform’s wider effort to enhance safety, convenience, and usability for everyday riders. Designed […] The post Bolt Introduces New Family Profile Feature To Its Mobile App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google Confirms 20 August For Pixel 10 Launch
    Google has officially announced the date for this year’s Made by Google event, which is when it will be unveiling the upcoming Pixel 10 series. And yes, it is exactly as the rumours say. The company will be hosting the event in New York City on 20 August at 1PM ET, which translates to 1AM […] The post Google Confirms 20 August For Pixel 10 Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MCMC: National Address System To Be Fully Operational By 2027
    The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has revealed plans to expand the implementation of its National Address System (NAS), with full operational readiness by 2027. A three-year roadmap for this was revealed by the commission’s Digital and Geospatial Innovation Division head Ahmad Aswadi Yusof during the National Address Conference 2025 that was held yesterday. […] The post MCMC: National Address System To Be Fully Operational By 2027 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Hands-On: That Flipping Screen Though
    The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is now behind us, and shortly after, the fact, the company passed us one sample. Specifically, one in Mint, the online exclusive colour variant. While it’s too soon for a review, here are a few impressions after a quick glance. It took awhile, but Samsung has finally […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Hands-On: That Flipping Screen Though appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

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    Getting Started with Gutenberg: WordPress Block Development Essentials
    👋 Let’s Connect! Follow me on GitHub for new projects and tips. Gutenberg, the block editor introduced in WordPress 5.0, has completely reshaped how developers build content and interfaces in WordPress. Instead of relying on shortcodes or custom metaboxes, Gutenberg uses a modular system of blocks—each representing a piece of content or functionality. With full-site editing (FSE) and advancements in block-based themes, understanding Gutenberg is crucial for modern WordPress development. This article walks through the basics of Gutenberg development, including static and dynamic blocks, using @wordpress/create-block, theming approaches, and key tools for building block-based experiences. Gutenberg is the code name for the WordPress block editor. It replaces the classic TinyMCE editor with …  ( 5 min )
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    AWS lanza su nueva capa gratuita: lo que debes saber, lo que nadie te dice y por qué es buena (aunque imperfecta) David Victoria for AWS Heroes ・ Jul 16  ( 2 min )
    Snowflake vs. Databricks: Which One Fits Your AI & Data Stack?
    Choosing the right platform for your data and AI workloads isn’t just a technical decision, it impacts how fast you can ship, scale, and control costs. Two of the top contenders today are Snowflake and Databricks. Both are cloud-native and built for big data, but they serve slightly different goals. So... which one is right for you? 🤔 Snowflake is all about simplicity. It’s built as a data warehouse, optimized for structured data and SQL-first workflows. With its separation of storage and compute, and intuitive scaling, it’s perfect for BI teams and fast reporting needs. Databricks, on the other hand, is based on the lakehouse architecture, a hybrid between data lakes and warehouses. It’s more flexible for working with structured and unstructured data alike, and it’s optimized for runni…  ( 4 min )
    Boost Your Twitch Channel With Anime Avatars
    Picture opening Twitch and finding countless streamers using standard webcam views. What sets you apart? Increasingly, gamers and content creators are tapping into the potential of personalized anime avatars to craft their channel's identity. These lively, emotive figures serve as your signature appearance, ensuring viewers recall you in busy feeds. Your avatar creates the initial impact. Whereas real photos often merge into the background, a bespoke anime avatar immediately conveys your channel's atmosphere. Are you an intense competitive gamer? A relaxed music broadcaster? Your character communicates this through hues, emotions, and aesthetics. Audiences bond quicker with visual identities - research indicates channels with uniform branding see 40% more repeat visitors. Best aspect? Zer…  ( 4 min )
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents
    This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge What I Built Demo GitHub Repository Technical Implementation & AssemblyAI Integration  ( 2 min )
    Provide private storage for internal company documents
    Create and configure a storage account for Azure Files. Definition of Private Storage in Azure: Think of Azure as a huge online building (the cloud) with many rooms (storage accounts). Key Points: Used to keep data safe and private Access is restricted to specific users or apps Often used for business files, backups, databases, etc. Managed through tools like Azure Blob Storage + private endpoints or access control In short, Private Storage in Azure = a secure data space that only you control and access. An Azure storage account contains all of your Azure Storage data objects: blobs, files, queues, and tables. The storage account provides a unique namespace for your Azure Storage data, accessible from anywhere in the world over HTTP or HTTPS. In this article, I will be focusing on provid…  ( 6 min )
    Starting UP
    Be like me—develop a navigational app with Bluetooth P2P communication for the Bolt Jam. Days later, Jack Dorsey unveils a weekend project with the same P2P concept! Of course, this is a coincidence, as the idea of peer-to-peer communication was pioneered by the Nintendo DS with Pictochat. However the intersection of Bluetooth mesh (as in Bitchat) and CIVIL’s P2P approach is genuinely intriguing. It signals a shift toward resilient, local networks—ideal for spots with spotty or no internet. Ideas bubble up across minds and moments, colliding unexpectedly, and that’s where the magic happens. Social networks offer front-row seats to this creative convergence. Yet, unknown ideas often get ignored, while reputed ones are hailed as genius and go viral. I’ve learned to accept this as social media’s nature and its caveat. Keep creating, improving society, and dodging being the "guy" who stalls progress. in the end we all share the same goal. Well, that’s enough of this fun anecdote—back to the grind! Cheers!  ( 3 min )
    Bun + Ruby: The New Full-Stack Duo
    "We replaced Webpack, Node, and esbuild with one tool—and our stack got 10x simpler." For years, Rails developers grudgingly accepted JavaScript tooling fatigue as the price of modern frontends. Then Bun arrived—a runtime so fast it makes Node.js feel like dial-up. After migrating a production app to Bun + Ruby, we discovered a shocking truth: this combo eliminates 90% of frontend pain while keeping Rails’ magic intact. Here’s why it works and when to make the jump. 1. Why Bun Changes Everything The Speed Revolution Task Node/yarn Bun Install deps 42s 0.9s Start dev server 4.2s 0.3s Build production 28s 1.1s # Goodbye node_modules bun install # Installs all deps in a blink bun run dev # HMR faster than Vite Built for Rails ✅ Works with jsbundling-rails Seaml…  ( 4 min )
    From Zero to NPM: Building the React Component of My Dreams
    Let's be real. We've all been there. You find a seemingly perfect component on NPM for that one specific feature you need—a date picker, a modal, a swipe button. You install it, you import it, and then the nightmare begins. You try to change a color, and you have to fight through five layers of CSS specificity. You want to move the icon just a little to the left, but there's no prop for that. You end up writing hacky CSS, adding !important everywhere, and silently cursing the developer who sealed their component in a black box. I hit this wall one too many times with swipe buttons. I wanted something that was both beautiful out of the box and completely, utterly customizable. So I decided to build my own. This is the story of how I built a zero-dependency, fully-themed, and ridiculously fl…  ( 6 min )
    Understanding SOLID once and for all | Part 02 - (OCP)
    Motivation Hey folks, how’s it going? This is the second post in the series where I’m sharing my real-world experience with SOLID principles in a straightforward and down-to-earth way. In the first post, I talked about SRP and showed how small violations can make code maintenance harder. If you haven’t seen it yet, go check it out! Today, we’re taking a step further with the Open–Closed Principle (OCP), the pillar that teaches us how to extend behavior without modifying what's already working. This term was coined by Bertrand Meyer in 1988 and popularized by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob). OCP is usually summarized by the phrase: “Software entities should be open for extension, but closed for modification.” At first glance, it seems paradoxical how something can be open for extension and c…  ( 5 min )
    Snowflake
    Enhance your online privacy with Snowflake, a WebRTC-based pluggable transport inspired by Flashproxy. It offers secure peer-to-peer connections and easy integration with Tor. Key Features: https://github.com/keroserene/snowflake It is still actively developed?  ( 2 min )
    Log Viewer for Streamer.bot
    🎮 Streamer.bot Log Viewer — Real-Time Log Monitoring for Streamers A Windows Forms companion app that streams logs from your Streamer.bot setup live—complete with filters, alerts, pinning, profiles, and more. If you're using Streamer.bot, you've probably noticed that keeping an eye on logs (errors, warnings, events) while live streaming can be a hassle. That’s where the Log Viewer comes in: a dedicated Windows app that hooks into Streamer.bot/data/logs/ to provide a sleek, real-time log display with powerful filtering, alerting, and organization features. To get started, make sure you drop the Log Viewer files into your Streamer.bot apps folder like this: Streamer.bot/ ├── data/ │ └── logs/ └── apps/ └── Log Viewer/ ├── StreamerBotLogViewer.exe ├── StreamerB…  ( 5 min )
    Criando um compilador em csharp: Parte 5
    Caramba… chegamos à parte 5! Quem diria… Aliás, a ideia de primeiro escrever o código e depois escrever o post facilitou muito a minha vida. Faço um diff entre as branchs e consigo saber exatamente quais foram as mudanças de um post para o outro. Simples assim! Vivendo, codando e aprendendo. Bom, no post anterior adicionamos suporte a operadores lógicos &&, ||, ==, >=, = 18 print("acesso liberado") else print("acesso negado") end O token then foi mapeado, mas eu resolvi removê-lo. Preferi deixar a linguagem mais enxuta... Nós já mapeamos os tokens necessários no post anterior, agora precisamos fazer a análise sintática deles, além do evaluate. A implementação em si…  ( 7 min )
    🛒 Real-Life Data Lakehouse Use Case: Revolutionizing Retail Analytics
    🚀 Why This Matters Retail businesses operate with vast amounts of data—transactions, customer interactions, inventory levels, and marketing campaigns. Managing these datasets effectively is critical for improving customer experiences, optimizing inventory, and driving sales. Here's how adopting a Data Lakehouse architecture can transform analytics for a retail company. Scenario: A mid-sized retail chain struggling with fragmented analytics across multiple databases and data silos (POS, CRM, inventory systems). Goals: Real-time customer insights, dynamic pricing strategies, inventory optimization, and personalized marketing campaigns. Chosen Architecture: Data Lakehouse (e.g., Delta Lake on Databricks, Snowflake, AWS Lake Formation) Here's a practical breakdown of how the Data Lakehouse …  ( 4 min )
    Dein größter Blocker ist nicht der Bug, sondern der Perfektionismus
    Hand aufs Herz, kennst du das? Du arbeitest an einem neuen Feature, deinem Side-Project oder vielleicht sogar an deiner ersten eigenen App. Alles läuft, der Kern funktioniert. Aber dann fängt es an: "Oh, ich könnte hier noch die Performance ein klein wenig optimieren." oder "Dieser Button-Schatten ist noch nicht ganz perfekt." oder "Vielleicht sollte ich die gesamte Architektur doch lieber auf das brandneue Super-Framework X umstellen, bevor ich es jemandem zeige." Wochen vergehen. Aus dem fast fertigen Projekt wird ein ewiges "Work in Progress". Willkommen in der Perfektionismusfalle, einem der tückischsten Blocker, die deine Produktivität und deinen Fortschritt sabotieren können. Im ursprünglichen Artikel, der mich zu diesem Post inspiriert hat, ging es um die "perfekte Webseite". Die br…  ( 4 min )
    DevOps Roadmap
    Step 1 : Linux Fundamentals CLI ( BASH ) Process & Permission : ps,kill,chmod package management : apt,yum Text editors : vim OSI, TCP/IP models Different protocols : http, https, ssh etc. IP addresses, subnetting, DNS Network issues firewalls, proxy servers Going forward : load balancers & caching servers. popular options : Python, Ruby, Golang Syntax & fundamentals Useful libraries File handling Writing automation scripts imp. Git commands : init, clone, add, commit, push, pull, merge, rebase etc. concept of branching merging & merge conflict resolution working with remote repos popular options : AWS, Azure, GCP configure & manage servers & data (EC2, S3, RDS) manage users, groups & roles (IAM) setup & manage isolated networks (VPC) popular option : Docker overview of virtualization & containerization docker images & managing containers docker commands : run, ps, build etc. writing docker files using docker compose popular options : Jenkins, Github Actions CI/CD, Gitlab CI, Circle CI, Travis CI Provisioning : Terraform ( Alt : Pulumi ) popular option : Kubernetes creating & managing k8s clusters deployment of applications on k8s k8s commands : apply, build, delete etc. popular option : Prometheus, Grafana Alt : ELK, Fluentd, AWS CloudWatch  ( 3 min )
    Entendendo SOLID de uma vez por todas | Parte 02 - (OCP)
    Motivação Fala pessoal tranquilo? esse é o segundo texto da série que estou compartilhando minha experiência de forma direta e “pé-no-chão” sobre SOLID. No primeiro texto eu falei sobre SRP e mostrei como pequenas violações atrapalham a manutenção do código, se caso não viu, da uma passada lá! Hoje vamos dar um passo adiante com o Open–Closed Principle (OCP), o pilar que nos ensina a estender comportamentos sem modificar o que já está funcionando. Esse termo foi cunhado por Bertrand Meyer em 1988 e popularizado por Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob), o OCP é geralmente resumido na frase: “Entidades de software devem ser abertas para extensão e fechadas para modificação.” A ideia parece paradoxal, como algo pode ser aberto para extensões e fechado para modificações? O segredo é uma palavrinha…  ( 6 min )
    My Honest Take of Kiro, AI IDE from AWS
    Introduction Amazon Web Services (AWS) released Kiro, an agentic AI IDE yesterday. Built an app with it today. Here is my honest take of this new AI IDE. This is my first experience trying Kiro and spent around 8 hours building a TODO app with Google OAuth2 authentication. AWS released an AI powered agentic IDE powered by Claude 4.0 Sonnet. Cursor and Windsurf are it's competetors in this area. This area has been very hot with startups cloning VS Code and building AI code editors and several of them are worth couple of billion US dollars. You can learn more about Kiro at https://kiro.dev/ Kiro supports vibe-coding as well as spec-based coding. I felt that this is a good way to teach industry best practices for a non-software engineer on how to build a software project from scratch. Fr…  ( 6 min )
    QGIS DevTools plugin for easier plugin development
    Just came across this new debugging plugin for QGIS called DevTools that was released by NextGIS. The plugin basically lets you connect VS Code to QGIS for debugging. Instead of adding logging statements everywhere or dealing with buggy setups, you can now set breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through your code directly from your IDE. Launches a debugpy server from QGIS Can be configured to start automatically when QGIS launches Allows choosing a custom port for the debug server Lets you connect from VS Code to debug your own plugins Simple setup process Before this, debugging QGIS plugins could be painful. Many developers relied on adding logging messages everywhere or used older plugins like debug_vs_plugin, which was often buggy and had issues on Windows and macOS. This new plugin provides a much more streamlined approach to remote debugging. The plugin is available on the official QGIS plugin repository and the source code is on GitHub. The documentation walks you through the setup process step by step. This seems like a valuable tool for anyone developing QGIS plugins, and its foundation on the modern debugpy library is a promising sign. One current limitation, however, is that debugging code in other threads (e.g., QgsTask) still requires some extra work. Hopefully, future versions will streamline this process. While it did crash QGIS on me once during testing, the core functionality is reliable, making it a clear upgrade from the alternatives. Thanks to the folks at NextGIS for making this - looks like a really helpful tool.  ( 3 min )
    Nebula CSS - A Galactic Office Scene Crafted Purely with CSS ✨
    🌠 Nebula CSS: Galactic Resources Dashboard This is a submission for the Frontend Challenge: Office Edition, sponsored by Axero — under the category CSS Art: Office Culture. What if your office dashboard lived in a galaxy far, far away? For this challenge, I envisioned a futuristic "Resources Dashboard" — a CSS-only, intranet-style interface glowing with galactic flair. Inspired by my talented twin sister @VIDAKHOSHPEY22 and her animated Nebula Works Admin Panel, I set out to build the counterpart: a static yet visually rich resource hub, crafted using only HTML and CSS, no JavaScript at all. 🔗 Explore the Live Demo 📁 View Source Code on GitHub Me coding HTML & CSS like... 🐱⌨️✨ 🗂 Project Structure Nebula-CSS/ ├── assets/ │ ├── logo.png …  ( 4 min )
    DigitalOcean Explained: Droplets, Databases, and Developer Tools
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    The Mad Science of Image Optimization: My Journey into the Research Frontier
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    Building a Smart Session Tracker for Your Mac's Menu Bar
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    Python Programming Fundamentals: A Complete Beginner's Guide (Part 2)
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    10 Powerful Reasons Why IoT is Shaping the Future of Mobile App Development
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    Migrating Classic LangChain Agents to LangGraph a How To
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    Solving the Enter Key Frustration in AI Chat: "Chat-Key-Changer" Chrome Extension
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    Golf.com: Shane Lowry's Epic Portrush Return | 2025 Open
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    Jeff Su: Master Data Analysis with ChatGPT (in just 12 minutes)
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    The Game Theorists: Game Theory: The DARK Lore of the Mushroom Kingdom! (Mario Compilation)
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    IGN: Street Fighter 6 - Official Sagat Gameplay Trailer
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    Why 80% of Tutorials Are Lying to You (And What I Do Instead) 🤯
    ⚡ Quick Note: I just launched a Flash Bundle of 4 offline AI tools for creators and devs — blog outline builder, SEO article machine, FAQ generator, and docs creator. 🎁 Instant download. No subscriptions. One-time deal — 349$ $29 only until midnight. 👉 Grab it here Or Download some really cool FREE guides out here: cocojunk.site 🔥🔥 “Learning to code is easy!” Yeah, no. After years of grinding through tutorials, I finally realized something: Most tutorials aren’t built to make you a real developer — they’re built to get views. They lie. Not maliciously. But subtly — by leaving things out, oversimplifying, or pretending real-world dev is copy-paste simple. Here’s why 80% of tutorials are lying to you, and what I now do instead to actually learn and grow as a developer. Tutorials often …  ( 6 min )
    10 Silly Mistakes I Still Make After 5 Years of Coding 🙈
    ⚡ Quick Note: I just launched a Flash Bundle of 4 offline AI tools for creators and devs — blog outline builder, SEO article machine, FAQ generator, and docs creator. 🎁 Instant download. No subscriptions. One-time deal — 349$ $29 only until midnight. 👉 Grab it here Or Download some really cool FREE guides out here: cocojunk.site 🔥🔥 "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." — Dan Stanford After five years of professional coding — from shipping full-stack features to debugging production bugs at 2 AM — you’d think I’d stop making rookie mistakes. Wrong. Some mistakes keep showing up like uninvited guests at every party. They aren’t glamorous. They aren’t hard to fix. But they happen — again and again. Here are 10 silly mistakes I still make, and maybe, just mayb…  ( 6 min )
    Refactoring Repetitive Model Validation in ASP.NET Core
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    Beyond the Hype: What AI Agents Really Mean for SaaS Companies in 2025
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    A História do Ruby
    O Ruby nasceu em 24 de fevereiro de 1993, quando Yukihiro “Matz” Matsumoto decidiu criar uma linguagem mais poderosa que Perl e mais orientada a objetos que Python (YouTube, Wikipedia). A inspiração veio de diversas linguagens: Perl, Smalltalk, Eiffel, Ada, Lisp e Python (Wikipedia). Em 21 de dezembro de 1995, Matz lançou a primeira versão pública, o Ruby 0.95. Já nessa primeira versão, já estavam presentes conceitos que viriam a ser marcas da linguagem: orientação a objetos, classes, mixins, iterators, exceptions e garbage collection (Wikipedia). Nos anos seguintes, Ruby conquistou o Japão: em 1997 surgiu o primeiro artigo sobre a linguagem; em 1999 foi lançado o Ruby Application Archive, e no mesmo ano Matz publicou o primeiro livro em japonês (Wikipedia). Em 2000, com o lançamento de “P…  ( 4 min )
    My experience being freelance and developing e-commerce
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    🚀 Deployment, Portability & Scalability of Microservices
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    Why I Avoid `java.util.Date` and Use `java.time` Instead
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    Offline-First Mobile App Architecture: Syncing, Caching, and Conflict Resolution
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    Offline-First Mobile App Architecture: Syncing, Caching, and Conflict Resolution
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    Understanding Clean Code
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    Why the Browser Is the AI Automation Frontier
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    US authorities confiscated massive drug quantities and dismantled meth labs nationwide while pursuing crypto-linked cartel operatives.
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    At least 50% of US states have strong congressional representative support on blockchain policy, while 36% have an active pro-crypto task force.
    Bitcoin ETF inflows show institutions ‘doubled down’ on BTC at $116K
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    BigONE crypto exchange has confirmed a $27 million loss after a third-party attack on its hot wallet infrastructure.
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    Billionaire Peter Thiel has bought a 9.1% stake in the crypto mining service company BitMine, which sent the company’s stock soaring in after-hour trading.
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    The odds are low that Bitcoin dominance will continue pushing higher if Ether holds its current bullish uptrend, says crypto analyst Matthew Hyland
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    GameStop CEO teases crypto payments, says Bitcoin buys are inflation hedge
    Ryan Cohen says GameStop’s $500 million investment in Bitcoin was to act as a “hedge against inflation and global money printing.”
    Cantor Fitzgerald plans $3.5B Bitcoin buy from Adam Back’s Blockstream: Reports
    Brandon Lutnick's Cantor Fitzgerald is nearing a big Bitcoin acquisition through a SPAC merger, targeting 30,000 BTC from Blockstream Capital.
    Bitcoin ‘increasingly unlikely’ to see prolonged correction: 21Shares
    Bitcoin’s “structural imbalance” signals that it probably won’t experience a significant downturn in the near term, says 21Shares crypto research strategist Matt Mena.
    House GOP plans quick re-vote on crypto bills amid CBDC dispute
    House Speaker Mike Johnson says he’ll look to move forward with three crypto bills on Wednesday after some Republican lawmakers pulled support over wanting a CBDC ban.
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    How to Revert a Migration in Django
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    CME Exploring 24/7 Crypto Trading Expansion, Says Meme Coin Products Are Off the Table
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    It’s Time to Promote the Correct Crypto Allocation
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    Bank of America Joins Stablecoin Rush as CEO Moynihan Says Work Already Underway
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    Peter Thiel Reveals 9.1% Stake in Tom Lee's ETH-Focused Bitmine Immersion Technologies
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    DeFi in Q2 Review: The New Gold Rush Is… Stablecoins?
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    BTCS Joins Russell Microcap Index as Ether Treasury Firms Continue to Post Big Gains
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    Arbitrum's ARB Surges After Appearing Among Supported Chains for PayPal's $850M PYUSD Stablecoin
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    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Chainlink (LINK) gains 4.5% as Index Trades Higher
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    XRP Prints Bullish Reversal, Volume Confirms Recovery Toward $3
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    Crypto Trading Technology Firm Talos to Buy Data Platform Coin Metrics for Over $100M: Source
    The combination will create an integrated data and investment management platform for trading cryptocurrencies.  ( 28 min )
    BNB Climbs as Binance Dominates Q2 Volumes Alongside Broader Crypto Rally
    Binance maintained its top spot among crypto exchanges, handling over 35% of global trading volume in the second quarter.  ( 28 min )
    Aethir and Credible Introduce DePIN-Powered Credit Card
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    Tokenization Firm Midas Brings Two New DeFi Products to Etherlink
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    BONK Soars Over 15% as Memecoin Momentum Lifts Broader Crypto Market
    BONK surges 18.2% as bullish sentiment sweeps across crypto markets, led by altcoin breakouts  ( 29 min )
    PEPE Climbs 6% as Traders Defend Key Levels, Memecoin Index Gains 7%
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    China Merchants Bank’s Brokerage Arm Secures Hong Kong Virtual Assets License: Report
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    Ether Eyes $3.4K as XRP's Price Flashes Cautionary Sign
    ETH eyes $3,400 after triangle breakout as major coins look north.  ( 31 min )
    Bitcoin Devs Float Proposal to Freeze Quantum-Vulnerable Addresses — Even Satoshi Nakamoto’s
    Bitcoin’s cryptography has never faced an existential threat and still doesn’t, except preemptive ones that can possibly target early wallets.  ( 31 min )
    Eclipse Launches $ES Airdrop, Distributing 15% of Token Supply
    The team behind the network shared that the initial distribution will occur over the next 30 days.  ( 28 min )
    XRP Ledger to Star in Ripple- Ctrl Alt Deal to Tokenize Dubai Real Estate
    Ctrl Alt will use Ripple's custody infrastructure to store tokenized property title deeds on the XRP Ledger.  ( 28 min )
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    Crypto Exchange BigONE Confirms $27M Hack, Vows Full User Compensation
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    Uniswap Labs President Mary-Catherine Lader Steps Down After Four Years
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    DOGE Prints Bullish Setup With Breakout, Pullback, and Support at $0.196
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    Eight babies have been born in the UK thanks to a technology that uses DNA from three people: the two biological parents plus a third person who supplies healthy mitochondrial DNA. The babies were born to mothers who carry genes for mitochondrial diseases and risked passing on severe disorders. The eight babies are healthy, say…  ( 28 min )
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    The Download: Veo 3’s subtitles problem, and the future of our planet’s resources
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    Google study shows LLMs abandon correct answers under pressure, threatening multi-turn AI systems
    A DeepMind study finds LLMs are both stubborn and easily swayed. This confidence paradox has key implications for building AI applications.  ( 8 min )
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    Chinese tech giant Baidu and e-hailing firm Uber have announced a multi-year partnership that will see thousands of the former’s autonomous vehicles deployed on the latter’s platform across several international markets outside the United States and mainland China. Initial rollouts are expected later this year in Asia and the Middle East, with further expansions planned […] The post Baidu Teams Up With Uber To Launch Robotaxis Across Global Markets appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    NVIDIA ARM CPU Development Reportedly Hits A Snag; Delayed Until 2026
    NVIDIA seems to have hit a snag in the development of its ARM-based CPU. Supposedly, the issue is so significant, the GPU brand may need to overhaul its silicon design and start over. The setback undoubtedly means that the initial debut of “later this year” is now out the window, with both its launch and […] The post NVIDIA ARM CPU Development Reportedly Hits A Snag; Delayed Until 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
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    Xbox Graphics Department Uses AI-Generated Image To Advertise Jobs
    Earlier in the month, Microsoft cut about 9,000 positions within its company, including some folks from the Xbox division. So it is immensely ironic that one department, specifically Xbox Graphics, is hiring again. And the attempt is being done in the most callous way imaginable. The job ad is posted by principal development lead of […] The post Xbox Graphics Department Uses AI-Generated Image To Advertise Jobs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    CelcomDigi Launches Flagship “Life” Stores At The Gardens Mall And Sunway Pyramid
    CelcomDigi has officially opened its “next-generation” CelcomDigi Life flagship stores at The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid, aiming to redefine how customers interact with digital technologies, 5G and smart living products. According to the telco, these stores are not just retail points but also interactive experience hubs, featuring Malaysia’s first “store-within-a-store” concept that brings together […] The post CelcomDigi Launches Flagship “Life” Stores At The Gardens Mall And Sunway Pyramid appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Infinix XBAND Officially Launched In Malaysia; Priced At RM169
    Infinix has unveiled the XBAND, a slim and lightweight smart band, in Malaysia. Designed for fitness-focused consumers, the wearable is equipped with an array of health-tracking and workout features. The XBAND weighs 24g, with a body measuring 8.99mm. It features a 1.57-inch full touch colour display with a 200 x 320 resolution. Aside from that, […] The post Infinix XBAND Officially Launched In Malaysia; Priced At RM169 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Mercedes-Benz Unveils New CLA Shooting Brake With EQ Technology
    Mercedes-Benz unveils the new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ technology, marking the brand’s first estate model available as an EV. The car is offered in two variants: the CLA 250+ and the CLA 350 4MATIC, which differ in terms of performance. However, before we dive into what’s under the coupe, let’s take a look at […] The post Mercedes-Benz Unveils New CLA Shooting Brake With EQ Technology appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Sony Debuts RX1R III Full-Frame Compact Camera With 35mm Fixed Lens
    Sony has unveiled the RX1R III, its latest full-frame compact camera. This new model arrives nearly a decade after its predecessor, also offering a fixed lens experience as well as improved hardware and features throughout. Newly introduced on the RX1R III is the larger 61MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor, marking a significant bump […] The post Sony Debuts RX1R III Full-Frame Compact Camera With 35mm Fixed Lens appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 18 min )
    Razer Launches New Core X V2 And Thunderbolt 5 Dock
    Razer launched two new products, the Core X V2 and its self-named Thunderbolt 5 Dock. Both products are follow-ups and successors to their own lineup, featuring more current bells and whistles. The Razer Core X V2 comes seven years after the launch of the Core X, around the same as the launch of NVIDIA’s GeForce […] The post Razer Launches New Core X V2 And Thunderbolt 5 Dock appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
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    Mistral’s Voxtral goes beyond transcription with summarization, speech-triggered functions
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    Bidirectional Communication Patterns in Modern Web Apps(9415)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane During my final year project on distributed systems, I encountered a fundamental challenge that shapes modern web development: how to enable efficient bidirectional communication between clients and servers. Traditional request-response patterns felt inadequate for the interactive applications we were building. My exploration of bidirectional communication led me to discover patterns that revolutionize how we think about client-server interaction. The breakthrough came when I realized that most web applications still operate under outdated communication paradigms designed for static content delivery. Modern applications require dynamic, interactive communication patterns that traditional HTTP cannot efficiently provide. My research re…  ( 8 min )
    Server-Side Events Implementation for Real-Time Applications(9190)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My fascination with real-time web applications began during a project where we needed to push live updates to thousands of connected clients simultaneously. Traditional polling approaches created excessive server load and poor user experience. My exploration of Server-Sent Events (SSE) led me to discover an implementation that revolutionizes real-time web communication. The breakthrough came when I realized that SSE provides a simpler, more efficient alternative to WebSockets for many real-time scenarios. Unlike WebSockets, SSE works seamlessly with existing HTTP infrastructure, requires no special protocols, and provides automatic reconnection capabilities. My research revealed a framework implementation that maximizes these advantag…  ( 7 min )
    🦊 Lynx Keymap: Boost Your Productivity in VSCode... with Custom Shortcuts — ( AI )
    If you use VS Code, Cursor-AI, Windsurd, Trae-AI, or Firebase Studio, you already know how crucial keyboard shortcuts are to productivity. Lynx Keymap — created by @bastndev — supercharges your workflow with curated keybindings for VSCode, seamlessly integrating AI tools like Cursor-AI and Trae-AI. ⌨️ Get instant access to essential commands for files, Git, debugging, AI sessions, and more. Command 🍎 macOS 🟦 Windows 🐧 Linux Ask, agent, edit (AI) ⌥ + Z Alt + Z Alt + Z Bottom color change ⌘ + ⌥ + P Ctrl + Alt + P Ctrl + Alt + P Pick AI model ⌥ + X Alt + X Alt + X Toggle AI maximize/minimize ⇧ + Esc Shift + Esc Shift + Esc Command 🍎 macOS 🟦 Windows 🐧 Linux Open explorer ⌘ + 1 Ctrl + 1 Ctrl + 1 Source control (SCM) ⌘ + 2 Ctrl + 2 Ctrl + 2 Extensions ⌘ + 3 Ctr…  ( 5 min )
    Application of Async Programming in Web Development(7115)
    GitHub Homepage As a junior computer science student, I gradually recognized the importance of asynchronous programming during my web development learning process. Traditional synchronous programming models often cause thread blocking when handling IO-intensive tasks, while asynchronous programming allows programs to continue processing other tasks while waiting for IO operations. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose asynchronous programming implementation gave me a completely new understanding of this technology. In my previous projects, I used traditional synchronous programming models. While this model has clear logic, it encounters serious performance bottlenecks when handling large numbers of concurrent requests. // Traditional synchronous programming example @R…  ( 8 min )
    From 30+ API Parameters to Natural Language: ZapCap MCP Server
    How building a simple video app led me to create an MCP server that saves everyone the same headache Picture this: you're building a simple video processing application. Your users want something straightforward - just upload a video and add some nice captions with highlights, colors, keyword emphasis, and maybe some B-roll footage to ZapCap (an AI-powered video editing platform that specializes in automated subtitle generation and video enhancement). It seems so easy to build, right? It took me several days just to understand the concept behind ZapCap's API documentation: navigating their Postman collection, figuring out which parameters I should use to avoid ugly subtitles, then spending even more time learning how to handle those parameters to create something actually beautiful. That's…  ( 6 min )
    Cursor vs Kiro: The AI IDE Battle That’s Just Getting Started
    Amazon recently dropped a bomb in the AI dev tools space with Kiro, its enterprise-grade coding assistant. But quietly gaining traction among early adopters is Cursor, the AI-first IDE that’s become the default playground for indie devs and AI-forward startups. In this breakdown, we’ll explore: What makes Cursor different How Kiro fits into enterprise dev workflows Their core differences Which one fits your team best Cursor is an AI-native IDE based on VS Code, but with built-in chat, contextual suggestions, and debugging. Designed for developers who want conversation-first coding, Cursor helps you: Ask questions about code directly Debug errors with step-by-step suggestions Refactor using natural language Build faster prototypes with AI pair-programming Cursor is lightweight, developer-fr…  ( 7 min )
    Programming Entry Level: learn git
    Understanding Learn Git for Beginners Have you ever worked on a project and wished you could go back to a previous version? Or maybe collaborate with others without overwriting each other’s work? That’s where Git comes in! Git is a version control system that’s essential for almost every software developer. It’s a skill you’ll encounter in almost every job interview, and mastering it will make your life as a programmer much easier. This post will give you a friendly introduction to Git, covering the basics you need to get started. Imagine you're writing a story. You write a draft, then decide to change a few things. Instead of directly editing the original, you make a copy to experiment with. If you like the changes, you replace the original with the copy. If not, you still have the orig…  ( 6 min )
    Production Deployment Strategies for High-Performance Web Services(7777)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My journey into production deployment began with a catastrophic failure during our first major product launch. Our web service, which performed flawlessly in development, crumbled under real-world traffic within minutes of going live. This humbling experience taught me that deployment isn't just about moving code to production—it's about architecting systems that can handle the unpredictable nature of real-world usage while maintaining performance and reliability. The transformation in my understanding came when I realized that production deployment requires a fundamentally different mindset from development. My research into deployment strategies revealed a framework that enables sophisticated production deployments while maintaining…  ( 11 min )
    High-Performance Routing System Design and Implementation(7775)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, routing systems have always been the core component of web frameworks. Traditional routing implementations often face performance bottlenecks when handling large numbers of routes, especially in complex path matching scenarios. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose routing system design gave me a completely new understanding of high-performance routing implementation. In my previous projects, I used various traditional routing solutions. While functional, they often have performance issues when dealing with complex routing scenarios. // Traditional Express.js routing implementation const express = require('express'); const app = express(); // Simple route definitions app.get('/', (req, res) => { res.send('Home page'); …  ( 9 min )
    "Kiro" Why This Name Perfectly Captures the AI Development Crossroads
    When AWS unveiled Kiro, its new AI-powered IDE, many developers likely honed in on its main features of it being an AI co-pilot, for spec driven development, and agent hooks. But have you ever wondered about the meaning behind the name itself? "Kiro" holds a deep significance, particularly in Japanese, that beautifully captures where AI stands in software development right now. In Japanese, "Kiro" translates to "circuit," "pathway," or "route." This might seem simple, but it carries powerful symbolism when you think about a groundbreaking AI development environment. Consider this, Circuits are the core of computing. They're where logic unfolds, where inputs transform into outputs, and where intelligence takes shape physically. As an AI IDE its building and refining these digital circuits. …  ( 4 min )
    Resource Management and Memory Efficiency in Web Servers(0595)
    GitHub Homepage: https://github.com/eastspire/hyperlane My deep dive into resource management began during a production incident where our web server's memory usage spiraled out of control, eventually consuming all available system memory and crashing. Traditional garbage collection approaches couldn't keep up with our allocation rate, and manual memory management seemed too complex for a web application. This crisis led me to explore resource management strategies that could deliver both performance and reliability. The breakthrough insight came when I realized that effective resource management isn't just about memory allocation—it's about designing systems that use resources predictably and efficiently throughout their lifecycle. My research revealed a framework that implements sophisti…  ( 11 min )
    Protect your instances from attackers! Install Portsentry
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    Building RoamSense: AI-powered accommodation review analysis for Romania
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    New Choice for Cross-Platform Web Service Development(3432)
    GitHub Homepage As a junior student, I often need to switch between different operating systems during my web development learning process. The Windows computer in my dorm, the Linux server in the lab, and my personal MacBook each have their unique development environments. This multi-platform development requirement made me deeply appreciate the importance of cross-platform compatibility. Recently, I discovered an impressive web framework whose performance in cross-platform support made me reconsider the possibilities of web service development. In my previous project experience, cross-platform development has always been a headache. While Java's Spring Boot can achieve "write once, run anywhere," the resource consumption and startup time of the JVM are daunting. Although Node.js can run …  ( 8 min )
    🛠️ Build Your First Chrome Extension (with a React Bonus)
    Ever been browsing the web and thought, "I wish I could just add a little button here that does this"? Well, you can! Chrome extensions are your gateway to customizing your browsing experience, and they're surprisingly easy to build. In this guide, we'll create a simple but powerful Chrome extension from scratch. By the end, you'll have a working extension that can: 🎨 Change the background color of any website. 🔔 Show desktop notifications. 💾 Save and load data. 🚀 Inject a floating button onto any page. Ready to become a browser magician? Let's dive in! First, create a new folder. Inside, we'll create the following files. This is the complete anatomy of our simple extension. my-first-extension/ ├── manifest.json # The most important file; the extension's blueprint ├── popup.html …  ( 10 min )
    Understanding Kubernetes in Simple English: What would Kubernetes look like if it was a global restaurant franchise?
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    Rust Implementation for High Concurrency Processing(8138)
    GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, high concurrency processing has always been one of the technical fields I'm most interested in. While traditional multi-threading models can handle concurrent requests, they often encounter performance bottlenecks when facing large numbers of connections. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose high concurrency processing capabilities gave me a completely new understanding of asynchronous programming. In my previous projects, I used thread pool-based concurrency processing models. This model allocates a thread for each request, and while implementation is simple, it has obvious scalability issues. // Traditional Java thread pool model @RestController public class TraditionalController { private final ExecutorService th…  ( 8 min )
    IntelPatch: An Autonomous AI-Powered CVE Intelligence System
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    Rust Async Web Framework Performance Breakthrough(6694)
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    From ReadAll to CopyBuffer: A Go Developer’s Guide to Efficient Data Copying
    A practical, evidence-based guide to choosing between io.ReadAll, io.Copy, and io.CopyBuffer for file and stream operations in Go. When working with files, network streams, or other I/O in Go, developers often face a choice: Should you load all data into memory, or process it as a stream? This article presents real benchmark and memory profiling results for Go’s core data copying strategies, clarifies their tradeoffs, and offers clear guidance for real-world applications. io.ReadAll: Load Everything Into Memory func readBodyIoReadAll(r io.Reader, w io.Writer) error { b, err := io.ReadAll(r) if err != nil { return fmt.Errorf("reading data: %w", err) } // process data. we just use a write here as a placeholder if _, err := w.Write(b); err != nil { re…  ( 6 min )
    Stop Prompting, Start Architecting: A Systems Approach to Claude
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    Multi-Modal Content Processing with Strands Agent and just a few lines of code
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    LinguaClip: The Extension That Turns Your Browser into a Language Learning Tool Combining Pomodoro with Flashcards
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    Senate Agriculture's Top Dem: Crypto Market Structure Effort Needs 'Serious Changes'
    Two Senate committees – Banking and Agriculture – need to agree on a crypto market structure bill, and Ag's ranking Democrat outlined several areas to edit.  ( 30 min )
    Legitimate Privacy Tool or Dirty Money ‘Laundromat’? Lawyers Debate Role of Tornado Cash on Day 1 of Roman Storm Trial
    Storm’s lawyers say their client had nothing to do with the criminals using Tornado Cash. Prosecutors say he was capable of stopping them, and chose not to.  ( 33 min )
    Gaming Studio Snail Explores Developing U.S. Dollar Stablecoin
    The gaming publisher is evaluating the feasibility of a proprietary stablecoin and has hired external consultant.  ( 28 min )
    Early Bitcoiner Adam Back Nears $3.5B BTC Deal With Brandon Lutnick-Led Cantor SPAC: FT
    According to the report, the Cantor Equity Partners 1 shell company would acquire 30,000 bitcoin from Back and his Blocksteam Capital in exchange for shares in the Cantor vehicle.  ( 28 min )
    U.S. House Sees Hiccup in Crypto Bills Procedural Votes as Freedom Caucus Objects
    While crypto markets immediately sank on the news that the House had failed to advance its plans for digital asset legislation, prices recovered quickly.  ( 33 min )
    Jamie Dimon Says JPMorgan to Get More Involved With Stablecoins
    Speaking on his bank's second quarter earnings call, the famous crypto skeptic acknowledged that stablecoins are "real."  ( 28 min )
    Citigroup CEO Confirms the Bank Is ‘Looking at the Issuance of a Citi Stablecoin’
    Jane Fraser told analysts the bank is evaluating stablecoin issuance and advancing tokenized deposit solutions as part of a broader digital finance strategy.  ( 30 min )
    House's Crypto Markets Bill on Track, But Some in Industry Hope For Senate Overhaul
    As prominent U.S. crypto insiders and Republicans in Congress push for industry unity on the House's Clarity Act, senators prepare to go their own way.  ( 36 min )
    Gated Communities Are Actually Great for Crypto—Marc Vanlerberghe
    Most people don’t want or need to know they’re using a blockchain, says Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at the Algorand Foundation.  ( 31 min )
    Jury Seated for Tornado Cash Dev Roman Storm's Trial
    Opening arguments are set to begin shortly.  ( 30 min )
    The GENIUS Act Killed Yield-Bearing Stablecoins. That Might Save DeFi
    Congress may pass the most consequential crypto law of the century this week. That’s bad news for one of DeFi’s murkiest gray areas, yield-bearing stablecoins.  ( 32 min )
    UK Commits to Enabling DLT, Tokenization Work in its Wholesale Strategy
    Regulators will also explore how stablecoins can be utilized in the new Digital Securities Sandbox.  ( 28 min )
    ProShares Launches Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs Following NYSE Arca Approval
    The new futures-based ETFs aim to deliver 2x daily returns on SOL and XRP as spot ETF proposals await SEC decisions, ProShares said.  ( 29 min )
    U.S. Prosecutors, CFTC Drop Polymarket Investigations
    The FBI raided Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan's home last year.  ( 29 min )
    ICP Slides 3% But Caffeine Launch Sparks Rebound
    DFINITY has officially launched Caffeine, an AI-powered Web3 platform built on ICP, at the "Hello, Self-Writing Internet" event in San Francisco  ( 29 min )
    Stablecoins May Reshape U.S. Treasury Market at $750B Threshold, Standard Chartered Says
    Analyst Geoff Kendrick said stablecoins could hit $750 billion by 2026, pressuring debt issuance and USD demand.  ( 30 min )
    BNB Slips Nearly 2% as Traders Cash Out After Run Higher
    BNB is celebrating its eighth anniversary and has recently undergone a $1 billion token burn.  ( 29 min )
    Why ‘ETH Is Going to $10,000,' Explains EMJ Capital Founder and President
    Eric Jackson, the founder and president of EMJ Capital, a Toronto-based hedge fund, explains why his firm believes that ether (ETH) is going to $10,000 in this bull cycle.  ( 34 min )
    NEAR Protocol Suffers 3% Decline Before Recovering on Significant Volume
    The initial fall came alongside a market-wide sell off that saw BTC fall from $123,000 to $117,000.  ( 29 min )
    Bitwise Adds Proof of Reserves for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
    The process involves daily on-chain holdings verification, reconciling balances with the number of fund shares outstanding.  ( 27 min )
    SharpLink Gaming Overtakes Ethereum Foundation as Largest Corporate Holder of ETH
    The firm now holds 280,706 ETH worth about $840 million after last week's purchases.  ( 28 min )
    Institutional Demand Fuels BONK Breakout Amid Burn Plan, Holder Surge
    BONK rallies as institutional appetite rises and a trillion-token burn plan fuels scarcity-driven momentum  ( 29 min )
    With $25M Boost from Coinbase, Crypto Sector's Fairshake PAC Has $141M for Elections
    The crypto industry is sitting on a massive $141 million to spend on the next round of congressional elections, offering a constant reminder to lawmakers.  ( 30 min )
    ATOM Consolidates After Precipitous Decline, Critical Support Levels Tested
    ATOM fell in line with the wider crypto market on Tuesday as BTC also retreated from $123,000 to $117,000.  ( 30 min )
    Kraken Debuts Derivatives Trading in U.S., Plans Expansion to Commodity, Stock Futures
    The initiative comes on the heels of acquiring CFTC-regulated futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion.  ( 28 min )
    Roxom Looks to Capture Bitcoin Treasury Boom With BTC-Denominated Stock Exchange
    Following the lead of Strategy and Metaplanet, there has been a glut of publicly-listed firms building bitcoin treasuries in recent months  ( 27 min )
    Decentralized Infrastructure Allows America to Compete on AI—Greg Osuri
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    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Drops 3.1% as Index Trades Lower
    Polygon (POL) joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as an underperformer, declining 2.8% from Monday.  ( 24 min )
    Crypto Banking Startup Dakota Raises $12.5M for Global Stablecoin Push
    The company, which lets businesses send and receive U.S. dollars globally via stablecoin rails, is expanding to over 100 countries with the funding.  ( 28 min )
    Risc Zero’s 'Boundless' Incentivized Testnet Goes Live
    The incentivized testnet, which the team is calling its Mainnet Beta, will let users participate in the network's decentralized marketplace for ZK computation.  ( 29 min )
    USDC Holders Can Now Earn Yield on Crypto Options Exchange Deribit
    The reward rate for USDC on the exchange is 4% as of July 2025, but rates are subject to change by Coinbase.  ( 28 min )
    U.S. June CPI Rose an In Line 0.3%; Core Rate Slightly Better Than Hoped at 0.2%
    On a steep slide from record highs near $124,000 just over 24 hours ago, bitcoin rose modestly to $117,300 in the minutes following the news.  ( 28 min )
    PEPE Falls 3% as Heavy Selling Overwhelms Bounce Attempts Despite Whale Accumulation
    Despite the sell-off, whale accumulation appears to be robust, with PEPE whales on Ethereum adding 1.4% to their holdings over the past seven days.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin Euphoria Cools as Whales Wake Up: Crypto Daybook Americas
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    Satoshi-Era Whale Sells 9K BTC for Over $1B as Bitcoin Dips Below $117K
    Satoshi-era bitcoin whales are closely monitored by traders for market signals, particularly when the BTC in their wallets has not moved for years.  ( 27 min )
    FSB Chair Makes Stablecoins a Priority Ahead of G20 Meeting
    Andrew Bailey said the FSB should continue implementing its agreed stablecoins recommendations and monitor developments in this area across jurisdictions.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Miner MARA Leads $20M Investment Round in Two Prime, Boosts BTC Yield Strategy
    MARA also expanded its BTC allocation to 2,000 BTC, a sign of growing institutional demand for active digital-asset management.  ( 28 min )
    Filecoin Plunges 6% as Selling Pressure Increases, Crypto Market Retracts
    Resistance has now formed at the $2.66 level with support established around $2.50.  ( 29 min )
    Function Raises $10M to Bring Yield to Bitcoin; Gets Backing From Galaxy Digital, Antalpha, and Mantle
    With $1.5B in FBTC TVL, Function aims to transform bitcoin into a productive institutional asset.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin's Volatility Will Continue to Decline as Adoption Grows: Deutsche Bank
    Regulatory clarity, wider adoption, and long-term investment behaviors are stabilizing bitcoin's performance, the report said.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin, XRP Open Interest Nears Record High as Bull Market Pullback Unfolds
    BTC is down, but not out as SOL finds new resistance at $168.  ( 32 min )
    Bitcoin Rally Stalls as Long-Term Holders Cash Out
    Supply gaps and $3.5 billion in realized profits trigger 5%-6% price pullback.  ( 28 min )
    Standard Chartered Says It’s the First Global Bank to Offer Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading
    The bank’s UK branch offers regulated, deliverable spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether to institutional clients.  ( 29 min )
    Strategy Bears Cave In as Anti-MSTR Leveraged ETF Hits Rock Bottom
    The Defiance daily target 2x short MSTR ETF fell to a record low for the fourth consecutive day.  ( 29 min )
    XRP Tumbles 8% as Token Sees Resistance at $3 Ahead of ProShares ETF Launch
    Selloff follows morning rally as corporate treasuries rebalance exposure into regulatory uncertainty.  ( 29 min )
    DOGE Plunges 10% Before Quick Recovery Rally on Institutional Volume Spike
    Memecoin sees heavy two-way flows as whales drive both breakdown and reversal.  ( 31 min )
    Dogecoin Leads Losses Among Majors as Profit-Taking Grips Crypto Market
    Long liquidations crossed $450 million in the past 24 hours with one bitcoin-tracked trade losing nearly $100 million.  ( 29 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: U.S. Loads Up, Germany Cashes Out as BTC Holds Near $119K
    QCP warns of froth as BTC funding rates near 30% and open interest tops $43B, levels last seen before February’s $2B wipeout.  ( 31 min )
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    Uniswap President Mary-Catherine Lader steps down after 4 years
    Lader was one of the early names leave traditional finance to work in the crypto space.
    Prosecutors link Roman Storm to DPRK hackers in trial opening statements
    The Tornado Cash co-founder's legal team argued he "had nothing to do" with hackers using the crypto mixing service as his criminal trial kicked off.
    Ether holding $3K opens door to 1,100% ‘vertical phase’ rally: Analyst
    Ether reclaims $3,000 and breaks key technical levels, setting the stage for a potential 1,110% rally.
    Legacy finance discovers stablecoins as JPMorgan, Citigroup consider market entry
    Big banks have been weighing an entry into the stablecoin market as the US Congress debates digital assets regulation.
    Crypto-backed group gathers $141M funding to influence US elections
    Fairshake reported raising $52 billion from the crypto industry in the first half of 2025, at a time when candidates previously supported by the PAC were providing crucial votes.
    Bitcoin dips as June CPI confirms sticky inflation trend: Are BTC dips for buying?
    Rising US inflation tempers investors’ interest rate cut hopes, leaving Bitcoin at a critical juncture below $120,000.
    ETH news update: Bulls target $3.4K, citing ETF flows and treasury buying as the fuel
    Traders pin their ETH price target at $3,400 as Ether treasury purchases and ETF inflows propel Ether price.
    Bitcoin bear Vanguard is now the largest shareholder of Strategy
    Despite its anti-crypto stance, Vanguard is now the biggest institutional backer of the world’s most aggressive Bitcoin holder.
    Bitcoin profit taking sets traders’ buy target at $113K: Will a rally to new highs follow?
    Bitcoin’s post-all-time high sell-off is par for the course, and charts suggest buyers could step in around $113,000.
    Trump calls for GENIUS Act to pass Tuesday, despite reports of later vote
    Republicans are planning to hold votes on three pieces of crypto-related legislation, but it’s unclear if they’ll be able to meet the president’s accelerated timeline.
    Kraken launches US crypto derivatives platform in wake of NinjaTrader acquisition
    Kraken Derivatives US launched after the exchange’s acquisition of futures platform NinjaTrader earlier this year.
    New Zealand woman accused of killing mother after stealing cash for crypto
    New Zealander Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars in hidden cash to invest in cryptocurrency.
    XRP news update: Uptick in whale volumes could catalyze rally to $4
    XRP saw profit booking at $3 but steady buying by large investors suggests the rally could send the altcoin’s price to $4.
    Ripple, Coinbase, MoonPay execs to advise California on gov’t efficiency
    The California Breakthrough Project held its first meeting at Ripple’s San Francisco headquarters, according to journalist Eleanor Terrett.
    The Bitcoin treasury model is breaking, but Strategy’s isn’t. Here’s why
    As Bitcoin treasury bets stumble in 2025, Strategy thrives with disciplined capital, mNAV premiums and long-term focus.
    US Justice Department, CFTC end Polymarket investigations — Report
    With investigations from two major US agencies now reportedly closed, Polymarket has reached a critical regulatory milestone ahead of its $200 million funding round.
    Bitcoin‘s ‘most reliable reversal pattern’ hints at BTC price rally toward $160K
    Bitcoin may retest the $114,000–$115,000 zone, its former resistance turned support, before BTC price continues its rally toward $160,000.
    Programmable regulation is the missing key to DeFi’s legal future
    Programmable regulation could be the solution to legacy regulatory frameworks struggling to keep pace with DeFi’s rapidly evolving ecosystems. Embedding compliance in code can bring legal clarity, reduce risk and foster innovation in DeFi.
    BBVA expands crypto access in Spain: Here’s what changed
    Spain’s BBVA opens retail access to Bitcoin and Ether through its mobile app, offering bank-grade custody and MiCA-backed compliance without the complexity of crypto exchanges.
    XRP price can see 'quick' run to new all-time highs if price breaks $3
    XRP price retreats from multimonth highs as overhead resistance from the $3 psychological level remains the most important barrier for the bulls.
    MiCA a blessing in disguise for EU crypto investors and exchanges
    The EU’s MiCA regulation surprised some doubters as major crypto exchanges lined up to get licenses.
    4 countries that let you buy citizenship or a golden visa with crypto
    Citizenship and residency via crypto are now possible in countries like Vanuatu, El Salvador and Portugal, with investment requirements ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
    James Wynn returns with $19M leveraged Bitcoin long, $100K PEPE bet
    Wynn previously claimed that his leveraged positions were deliberately “hunted” by crypto market makers looking to sink Bitcoin’s price below his liquidation threshold.
    Ripple confirms intention to pursue MiCA license for EU expansion
    Ripple told Cointelegraph it will apply for a MiCA license to expand its crypto and stablecoin operations across the European Economic Area.
    Ethereum becomes preferred treasury asset for tech-savvy firms: Ray Youssef
    The NoOnes CEO told Cointelegraph that corporations are increasingly adding Ethereum to their treasuries, drawn by its utility, staking yield and dominance in tokenized assets protocols.
    Core introduces first revenue-sharing model for stablecoin issuers, devs
    The new solution aims to create a sustainable revenue stream for builders, which may enable them to move away from fundraising via cryptocurrency launches.
    BlackRock’s crypto inflows jump 370% in Q2 while net flows slump
    BlackRock’s Q2 inflows into crypto funds accounted for 16.5% of all the total ETF inflows, marking a massive increase from just 2.8% in Q1 2025.
    OpenSea CTO outlines token trading vision for moving beyond NFTs
    OpenSea’s strategic pivot comes as NFT volumes have declined in five straight quarters.
    MARA follows Saylor’s playbook with Two Prime deal, BTC allocation grows
    MARA Holdings has acquired an equity stake in Two Prime, which includes an allocation of 2,000 BTC for its yield strategy.
    Debunked: Pump.fun’s $500M presale funds are not locked
    Spreading claims that Pump.fun’s $500 million presale tokens are locked due to a missing withdrawal function are false.
    Ethereum DeFi connects to TON and Telegram with Tac mainnet launch
    Telegram is opening up to Ethereum DeFi with the mainnet launch of Tac, a layer-1 network designed to connect EVM DApps to TON and Telegram ecosystems.
    Satoshi-era whale moves $4.6B in Bitcoin after 14-year HODL
    The mysterious whale may be looking to cash out the transferred Bitcoin.
    Bitcoin speculators’ record cost basis boosts $100K support as BTC dives
    Bitcoin now has added support at the $100,000 mark as a mass profit-taking takes over speculators, whales and "diamond hands" alike.
    Bitcoin price drop to $114K possible as BTC whales take profits
    Bitcoin is at risk of a deeper correction to fill the CME futures gap down to $114,000, fueled by profit-taking from whales.
    South Korean court clears Wemade ex-CEO in Wemix manipulation case
    After nearly a year of legal proceedings, a South Korean court acquitted former Wemade CEO Jang Hyun-guk of market manipulation charges.
    Standard Chartered launches Bitcoin and Ether trading for institutions
    After rolling out Bitcoin and Ether spot trading, Standard Chartered plans to soon introduce crypto derivatives for institutional investors.
    Arcadia Finance exploited, $2.5M stolen and converted to WETH
    Arcadia Finance’s Rebalancer contract was exploited for $2.5 million in USDC and USDS on the Base blockchain, with stolen assets swapped to WETH.
    Can AI bots steal your crypto? The rise of digital thieves
    Discover how AI bots exploit vulnerabilities, why traditional security measures are no longer enough, and what steps can keep your crypto safe.
    LA sheriff deputies admit to helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims
    The Justice Department says two LA Sheriff deputies admitted to helping extort victims, including for a local crypto mogul, while working their private security side hustles.
    Ethereum investors pile into ETH amid massive weekly surge
    Ethereum treasury companies accumulated more than 545,000 ETH over the past month, while institutional funds saw the fourth-highest weekly inflow on record.
    Bitcoin could rally to $135K before ‘corrective phase’ — Analyst
    Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner Katie Stockton says Bitcoin should reach $135,000 as an “intermediate-term objective.”
    Unauthorized crypto trading now carries 2 years of prison in Hungary
    Hungary has updated its Criminal Code, imposing potential prison sentences for those using or running unauthorized crypto exchanges.
    Bitcoin-fueled darknet marketplace vanishes in possible exit scam
    Abacus commanded around 70% of the market share across all Bitcoin-enabled Western darknet marketplaces in 2024.
    Even retail demand is now outpacing Bitcoin supply: Bitfinex
    Bitfinex analysts say this level of accumulation “supports the broader bullish narrative that new buyers entering the Bitcoin market are price-agnostic buyers.”
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    Finding value with AI automation
    In June 2023, technology leaders and IT services executives had a lightning bolt headed their way when McKinsey published the “The economic potential of generative AI: The next productivity frontier” report. It echoed a moment from the 2010s when Amazon Web Services launched an advertising campaign aimed at Main Street’s C-suite: Why would any fiscally…  ( 22 min )
    Shaping the future with adaptive production
    Adaptive production is more than a technological upgrade: it is a paradigm shift. This new frontier enables the integration of cutting-edge technologies to create an increasingly autonomous environment, where interconnected manufacturing plants go beyond the limits of traditional automation. Artificial intelligence, digital twins, and robotics are among the powerful tools manufacturers are using to create…  ( 18 min )
    Google’s generative video model Veo 3 has a subtitles problem
    As soon as Google launched its latest video-generating AI model at the end of May, creatives rushed to put it through its paces. Released just months after its predecessor, Veo 3 allows users to generate sounds and dialogue for the first time, sparking a flurry of hyperrealistic eight-second clips stitched together into ads, ASMR videos,…  ( 21 min )
    Building community and clean air solutions
    When Darren Riley moved to Detroit seven years ago, he didn’t expect the city’s air to change his life—literally. Developing asthma as an adult opened his eyes to a much larger problem: the invisible but pervasive impact of air pollution on the health of marginalized communities. “I was fascinated about why we don’t have the…  ( 35 min )
    The Download: combating audio deepfakes, and AI in the classroom
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI text-to-speech programs could one day “unlearn” how to imitate certain people The news: A new technique known as “machine unlearning” could be used to teach AI models to forget specific voices. How…  ( 22 min )
    AI text-to-speech programs could “unlearn” how to imitate certain people
    A technique known as “machine unlearning” could teach AI models to forget specific voices—an important step in stopping the rise of audio deepfakes, where someone’s voice is copied to carry out fraud or scams. Recent advances in artificial intelligence have revolutionized the quality of text-to-speech technology so that people can convincingly re-create a piece of…  ( 23 min )
    AI’s giants want to take over the classroom
    School’s out and it’s high summer, but a bunch of teachers are plotting how they’re going to use AI this upcoming school year. God help them.  On July 8, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Anthropic announced a $23 million partnership with one of the largest teachers’ unions in the United States to bring more AI into K–12…  ( 21 min )
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    A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an AWS Free Tier Account
    I recently started learning cloud engineering through a bootcamp. One of our first tasks was to create an AWS account. For those of us who didn’t already have one, it seemed like a simple enough assignment. But as I went through the signup process, I...  ( 8 min )
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    MITI: No Evidence Of Illegal AI Chips Trade Found
    No evidence of any illegal trade involving high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips have been discovered, according to Investment, Trade and Industry minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said investigations are ongoing, with close collaboration between MITI and enforcement bodies including the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and industry […] The post MITI: No Evidence Of Illegal AI Chips Trade Found appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Reportedly Working On New S Pen Technology After Z Fold7 Cold Shoulder
    After the snubbing Samsung gave to its own S Pen with the launch of its Galaxy Z Fold7, the Korean electronics giant says it will bring back the stylus in the future. To that end, it says that it is currently looking into new technology that will allow it to bring S Pen support to […] The post Samsung Reportedly Working On New S Pen Technology After Z Fold7 Cold Shoulder appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    HONOR Pad 10 5G Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM1,799
    Alongside the new Magic V5 foldable smartphone, HONOR today has also introduced the Pad 10 5G, a variant of its current-gen tablet. Other than offering 5G connectivity, the device remains mostly identical to the initial model which was launched in Malaysia back in May. Like its sibling, the HONOR Pad 10 5G offers a 12.1-inch […] The post HONOR Pad 10 5G Launches In Malaysia; Priced At RM1,799 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    X Subscription Prices In Malaysia Now Starts From RM9
    Back when X started charging for the blue tick locally, the Premium subscription prices were pretty steep, starting from RM35. Then the platform introduced the Basic and Premium Plus tiers, which brings the price floor down to RM13.13. It’s been awhile since then, and the cost for said subscription has changed quite a bit. In fact, […] The post X Subscription Prices In Malaysia Now Starts From RM9 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    NVIDIA Gets Greenlight From US To Resume Sales Of H20 AI Chips In China
    NVIDIA has gotten the go-ahead from the US’ Trump administration to continue selling its H20 AI Chips in China. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, said that his company had given Washington assurances and that such shipments will obtain approval, moving forward. The approval marks a significant, if not dramatic, reversal of the Trump’s administration’s earlier […] The post NVIDIA Gets Greenlight From US To Resume Sales Of H20 AI Chips In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    HONOR Magic V5 Goes Official; Priced At RM6,999
    The HONOR Magic V5 made its debut in China earlier this month, and now the brand has made its newest flagship phone available for the local market. Billed as one of the thinnest foldables available at the moment, the device is claimed to offer no compromise on features despite the slim form factor. To start […] The post HONOR Magic V5 Goes Official; Priced At RM6,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Cloudflare Lets Websites Charge AI Crawlers For Scraping Content
    One of the biggest debates on the internet, of you could call it that, during the advent of LLM AIs was scraping of websites for its training. Sites that don’t allow it may end up disappointed that their content got scraped anyway, while larger corporations sign deals with AI companies for the privilege. Internet infrastructure […] The post Cloudflare Lets Websites Charge AI Crawlers For Scraping Content appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Lamborghini Temerario Debuts In Malaysia; Priced At RM1.35 Million
    The Italian hypercar marque, Lamborghini just unveiled its Temerario to the Malaysian market. This model marks the brand’s second hybrid model in the automaker’s High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) range, following the Revuelto. The Temerario, although being a hybrid, still features the iconic Lamborghini silhouette with its lines, short and compact overhangs, and the shark […] The post Lamborghini Temerario Debuts In Malaysia; Priced At RM1.35 Million appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    OPPO Reno14 Series: Dazzling Processing & Photographic Prowess In The Palm Of Your Hand
    It goes without saying that people are extremely particular when it comes to their phones, and why should they be? These devices have been the most optimal choice when it comes to on-the-go gaming, high-end photography, and even as a fashion accessory all on their own. And for the longest time, people couldn’t have all […] The post OPPO Reno14 Series: Dazzling Processing & Photographic Prowess In The Palm Of Your Hand appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 42 min )
    Malaysian Couple Fooled By AI Generated Video Of Fake Tourist Spot
    An elderly Malaysian couple recently made a trip from KL to a small area in Perak called Kampung Kuak Hulu, all in the hopes to ride a new cable car service there. Sadly, when they got there and asked the hotel lobby about it, they were told that such an attraction did not exist, and […] The post Malaysian Couple Fooled By AI Generated Video Of Fake Tourist Spot appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Honda Unveils Super EV Concept At Goodwood Festival
    Honda unveiled its Super EV concept at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS). This marks the first appearance of the car globally. Additionally, the A-segment EV also completed the 1.856 km hill climb course during the event. A snippet of the run was posted on YouTube by Goodwood Road & Racing. Although the car […] The post Honda Unveils Super EV Concept At Goodwood Festival appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    ByteDance May Be Working On A Lightweight MR Headset
    News of TikTok owner ByteDance making a mixed reality headset will probably not be surprising. After all, the company does own PICO, the brand that made the PICO 4 headset and its Ultra variant. But the company is working on a new one that does things a bit differently – the processing is not done […] The post ByteDance May Be Working On A Lightweight MR Headset appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Windows 10 To Stop Getting New Microsoft 365 Features Next Year
    Microsoft previously announced that support for the Microsoft 365 subscription, and the Office tools with it, will continue for Windows 10 until 2028. That being the case, users on said OS version will have already been using tools that are two years out of date by then. This is because the company has announced that […] The post Windows 10 To Stop Getting New Microsoft 365 Features Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    BYD Atto 2 To Debut In Malaysia On 24 July
    BYD Sime Motors has announced the debut of its new model in the Malaysian market, the Atto 2. The compact SUV is set to be launched on 24 July 2025, while the public viewing will be available from 25–27 July 2025 at the Heritage Valley, Kuala Lumpur, from 9am to 7pm. However, the question still […] The post BYD Atto 2 To Debut In Malaysia On 24 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Leak: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold To Get Bigger Display And Battery
    The upcoming Pixel 10 series is expected to launch next month, and ahead of said launch another set of leaks has emerged. This time, we’re looking at the supposed specifications of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which Google has promised to bring to the local market. According to Android Headlines, the successor to the Pixel […] The post Leak: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold To Get Bigger Display And Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Meta Cracks Down On Content Theft On Facebook
    Meta is stepping up efforts to penalise Facebook creators who recycle other users’ content without permission, as part of its efforts to improve the quality of posts on the platform. In a new update, the company outlined stricter measures aimed at reducing spam, boosting original content, and penalising accounts that repeatedly repost unaltered material. According […] The post Meta Cracks Down On Content Theft On Facebook appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    New Samsung Galaxy S26 Leaks Back Claims That Plus Model Is Being Dropped
    New unofficial details concerning Samsung’s next flagship smartphone series have surfaced online, further supporting speculation that the line-up’s Plus model may be discontinued. According to multiple reports, including one from South Korean publication The Elec, the leaks only mention the base, Edge, and Ultra models – omitting any reference to the long-standing mid-sized variant. According […] The post New Samsung Galaxy S26 Leaks Back Claims That Plus Model Is Being Dropped appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google To Merge ChromeOS Into Android
    Apparently, Google has decided that it will be merging ChromeOS into Android. In an interview with TechRadar, President of Android Ecosystem at Google Sameer Samat confirmed that the company will be combining ChromeOS and Android into a single platform. Samat did not elaborate on his statement, nor did he provide a concrete timeline for such […] The post Google To Merge ChromeOS Into Android appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    US Senators Caution NVIDIA CEO Over Upcoming China Trip
    A pair of US Senators, hailing from both the Republican and Democratic parties, recently sent a letter to Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, regarding his upcoming trip to China. The letter was essentially a warning to the CEO of the company that had a US$4 trillion (~RM17 trillion) valuation, so as not to meet with […] The post US Senators Caution NVIDIA CEO Over Upcoming China Trip appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    FOMO, lax rules are fueling the crypto crime supercycle
    Retired DEA agent Bill Callahan tells Cointelegraph that bad actors can make plenty of mistakes and still “make a handsome profit.”
    US Federal agencies outline key risks for banks eyeing crypto custody
    One risk facing banks that custody crypto is the potential for liability if crypto assets are lost, according to three US financial agencies.
    Congress opens crypto bill debate with claims of ‘GOP giveaway’ to industry
    Discussions in the House Committee on Rules opened with crypto bills, but quickly shifted to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.
    Metaplanet CEO joins investment in Korean company to boost Asia crypto treasuries
    Consortium uses M&A to advance corporate Bitcoin adoption across Asia
    Solana catches up to competitors as tokenized assets soar 140% in 2025
    Solana ranks fourth among blockchains by tokenized asset market share, trailing Ethereum, ZKSync Era, and narrowly behind Aptos.
    Bitcoin hits new highs, gains stability and scale in its institutional era: Will it last?
    From volatile outsider to financial base layer, Bitcoin is entering a new era—driven not by retail hype, but by the long-term logic of professional capital.
    Coinbase seeks public records from Oregon gov’t on crypto ‘flip-flop’
    Known by many in the industry for filing records requests with the US government over crypto policies, Coinbase has filed a lawsuit against Oregon state officials.
    Bitcoin charts, market cycle history hint at 15% short-term push to $138K
    Bitcoin looks poised for an extended rally to $138,000 according to market cycle history and the current weekly trend.
    Kazakhstan wealth fund, gold, FX reserves to be invested in crypto — Report
    Kazakhstan’s central bank is drawing on lessons from Norway, the US and Middle East in developing its crypto strategy.
    US Crypto Week kicks off with 'Dictator' stablecoin amendment on the table
    The House of Representatives is set to vote on three crypto-related pieces of legislation before Congress goes on recess.
    Redefining global trade infrastructure: TradeOS joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
    Global commerce stack TradeOS becomes the latest participant of Cointelegraph Accelerator.
    Price predictions 7/14: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
    Bitcoin holds above $120,000 as corporate crypto treasury building and robust spot BTC ETF buying continue to support the new price range.
    OKX joins Paxos’ USDG network as stablecoin push intensifies
    Launched in November 2024, the USDG stablecoin has a total circulating supply of around $356 million.
    Crypto market cap hits $3.8T all-time high, may soon surpass UK’s GDP
    If the crypto market were a country, it would be the seventh-biggest in GDP terms behind the United States, China, Germany, Japan, India and the United Kingdom.
    How one Nasdaq firm raised $51.5M in 72 Hours, just to buy Bitcoin
    KindlyMD raised $51.5 million in just 72 hours to fuel its transformation into a Bitcoin-first public company.
    'Don't get trapped!' Bitcoin price analysis sees dip with $118.8K in focus
    Bitcoin is overdue a support retest, and order-book liquidity points to a trip below $119,000 next — will the market punish late buyers?
    Money never sleeps, and Wall Street is waking up
    Wall Street 3.0 replaces legacy systems and gatekeepers with tokenized equity, global inclusion and real-time trading, ushering in a new era of financial democratization and efficiency.
    Trump memecoin made $172M for crypto exchanges — Report
    Crypto exchanges listed the TRUMP memecoin four days after its launch on average, compared to 129 days for other major memecoins, Reuters found.
    It's Crypto Week: These are the key dates to watch
    US House leaders have designated this week as “crypto week,” during which lawmakers will vote on three major digital asset bills. Here's what to expect.
    Why crypto millionaires are moving to the UAE (these 5 reasons explain everything)
    The UAE is attracting a global wave of crypto millionaires with zero-tax profits, regulatory clarity and elite residency perks.
    Grayscale submits confidential IPO filing with SEC
    Crypto-focused asset manager Grayscale's IPO may enable it to seek out new funding avenues such as stock or convertible note offerings.
    Circle wants to launch America’s first digital currency bank: Here’s what it could offer
    By securing a national trust charter, USDC’s issuer, Circle, plans to directly manage its $62-bilion reserves.
    Bitcoin 'shows no signs of fatigue' as it overtakes gold in gains for 2025
    Bitcoin hit new all-time highs above $122,000 on Monday, up 29% in 2025, overtaking gold’s 27% gains year to date.
    SharpLink Gaming buys $49M of ETH as price rebounds past $3K
    Now the largest known corporate Ether treasury, SharpLink Gaming acquired nearly $49 million worth of ETH.
    Biotech firm Sonnet to form $888M HYPE treasury
    Biotech firm Sonnet is merging with Rorschach to form Hyperliquid Strategies, which aims to become HYPE token’s largest United States-listed holder.
    Strategy bags another $472M in BTC as Bitcoin jumps to new highs
    Michael Saylor’s Strategy has made a fresh $472.5 million investment in Bitcoin to see total holdings cross 600,000 BTC amid the cryptocurrency surging past new highs last week.
    What you need to know about Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash trial
    Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s trial could set a precedent for how much responsibility developers bear for decentralized tools used illegally.
    How high can Bitcoin price go?
    Is Bitcoin headed for a correction after $130K or $200K? Various BTC price charts are painting several different targets to watch out for.
    How to use GitHub, Discord, and X to find hidden crypto gems early
    Hype moves fast, but real crypto innovation is quieter. Use GitHub, Discord and X to spot legitimate projects before they moon or rug.
    Crypto funds post $3.7B inflows as Bitcoin soars to new highs
    Crypto ETPs experienced another week of strong inflows, with investors pouring in $3.7 billion and total assets reaching a new all-time high of $211 billion.
    Bhutan gov’t moves $74M in BTC to Binance as price hits new highs
    Bhutan’s government has moved $74 million in Bitcoin to Binance over two weeks, possibly cashing in as the asset hits new all-time highs.
    Bitcoin flips Amazon’s $2.3T market cap to become 5th global asset
    Bitcoin became the world’s fifth-largest asset by market capitalization on Monday, driven by a seven-day buying streak from US spot Bitcoin ETFs.
    XRP price ‘highly rare’ setup eyes 60% gain past $3, veteran trader says
    XRP posts strongest weekly gain since November as whale wallets hit record high, signaling rising confidence among large investors.
    BTC price in 'crisis mode' at $123K: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
    Bitcoin price tailwinds are accelerating as new all-time highs start the week; a major US debt crisis is being priced in.
    Tax season vs tax year: What’s the difference?
    Understanding the distinction between tax season and tax year is crucial for managing deadlines and avoiding penalties.
    Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm makes urgent plea for $500K as trial looms
    Roman Storm’s trial on money laundering and sanctions charges begins on Monday, with $1.96 million raised to cover legal expenses so far.
    ‘100-bagger’ — Ethereum could hit $1.5M over time: EMJ Capital
    EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson says approved Ether staking ETFs could kick off a rally that could see it rise by more than 100-fold and eventually hit $1.5 million per token.
    Jack Dorsey’s new app tracks how much grass you’re touching
    Sun Day is the second app that the Twitter co-founder has launched in the last week, and it was built using Block’s artificial intelligence assistant, Goose.
    Controversial Bitcoin upgrade BIP-119 may be decided by end of year
    If activated, BIP-119 could boost Bitcoin layer 2s like the Lightning Network and Ark while offering end-users safer and easier self-custody solutions.
    Bitcoin is rallying on US deficit concerns, not hype: Analyst
    Bitcoin has become a macro asset hedge against a $7 trillion deficit swing in the US and understanding that could be key to figuring out where the price is going.
    NFT lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana in doubt as US arm cleared
    A US federal judge allowed Dolce & Gabbana USA to escape a class-action lawsuit over an NFT project launched by its Italian parent company.
    xAI blames code for Grok’s anti-Semitic Hitler posts
    xAI blamed an instruction set glitch for Grok’s anti-Semitic tirade, claiming that deprecated instructions made the chatbot mirror extremist content for 16 hours.
    Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is the world’s 11th richest person
    Bitcoin would need to spike at least 208% and hit $370,000 per token for Satoshi Nakamoto to become richer than the top billionaire on the Forbes billionaires list.
    Bitcoin taps new all-time high at $120K on Coinbase
    Bitcoin reached a new high on Coinbase at $120,000 amid surging spot ETF flows, network activity, and long-term holder profits, which hint at higher targets.
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    AI Powered Database Optimisation with Claude AI, MCP and MongoDB
    TechPrane's New video up! Learn how to optimize your MongoDB workload using Claude AI + MCP. https://youtu.be/1jKWk2WaPZQ  ( 3 min )
    How to Set Up a VPC with Public and Private Subnets, Multi-AZ, IGW, and NAT Gateway on AWS in Seconds
    Try Rebase for free, no credit card needed Every app on AWS needs a network setup that just works. You want your web servers out in the open, but your databases safe and locked away. That’s why people set up a VPC with both public and private subnets, spread across a few zones, with the right gateways so traffic moves how it should. Setting this up in AWS is harder than it sounds. You miss one step, pick the wrong subnet, or forget a route, and things break. Your servers might not talk to the internet, or worse, you end up exposing your database. Rebase makes this part easy. Instead of clicking through AWS or messing with templates, you just say what you want, and Rebase handles the rest. Here’s what it looks like. Once you’re logged in and done with onboarding, you’ll land on the homepage…  ( 4 min )
    🚀 Call for Collaborators: Help Bring a 2 and 3-Column Note-Taking App to Market (Flutter, Equity/Portfolio)
    Hi all, I'm looking for 1–2 Flutter developers (or those learning Flutter) who’d like to collaborate on a real-world educational app — either to build your portfolio or earn a share of future revenue. 📘 The Project Teachers and students to take notes using guided academic structures Quick classroom use with save/export/share functionality Lightweight and accessible on mobile devices Core functions already working: Column layout (info recall, key ideas, summary) Save/export as text Firebase setup in progress Features to co-develop: Rich text formatting toolbar (like Google Docs lite) Subject + text structure tagging Enhanced sharing options (PDF export, print) Auto-save, document naming, and UI polish 🛠 Tech Stack Firebase (Auth & Firestore) Potential: Web release and desktop Flutter 💡 Who I'm Looking For Interested in portfolio building or profit-sharing Okay with async collaboration (I’m in Arizona, USA) Bonus: background in edtech, UI/UX, or working with teachers 🤝 What You Get Potential revenue share — if we commercialize, I’m open to formal equity/profit-split Portfolio project — we’ll track commits and structure milestones Creative input — this isn’t a “code what I say” gig; bring your ideas! 📫 How to Get Involved Your background (a few lines is fine) Any Flutter or mobile work you’ve done (links/screenshots if available) What you’re hoping to get out of this project (skills, exposure, equity) Let’s build something useful together that teachers and students can actually use. Thanks! – Phillip  ( 4 min )
    Unlocking the Future of AI: A Deep Dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
    The world of Artificial Intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, with AI models becoming increasingly sophisticated and capable. Yet, a fundamental challenge has persisted: how do these intelligent agents seamlessly interact with the vast universe of external tools and resources? For years, solutions like manual API wiring, fragmented plugins, and rigid agent frameworks created a complex, often brittle, landscape. Enter the Model Context Protocol (MCP) – a game-changing, standardized interface poised to revolutionize AI-tool interaction, break down data silos, and pave the way for truly autonomous and intelligent AI agents. This comprehensive paper, "Model Context Protocol (MCP): Landscape, Security Threats, and Future Research Directions," by Xinyi Hou, Yanjie Zhao, Shenao Wang, and H…  ( 11 min )
    Programming Entry Level: project ideas terminal
    Understanding Project Ideas for the Terminal: A Beginner's Guide Hey there! So you're starting your programming journey and want to build something cool? That's awesome! One of the best places to start is with projects you can run directly in your terminal (also known as the command line). This post will walk you through what "project ideas for the terminal" means, give you some examples, and help you avoid common pitfalls. This is a really common request in junior developer interviews too – being able to talk about small projects you've built demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills. What do we mean by "project ideas for the terminal"? Essentially, these are small programs that you interact with by typing commands and seeing the results displayed as text in your terminal win…  ( 6 min )
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    Turn Any File Into a Art Masterpiece! Reece Harris ・ Jul 14 #programming #algorithms #opensource #learning  ( 2 min )
    Turn Any File Into a Art Masterpiece!
    Ever wanted to see your data? Not just in boring old spreadsheets or text files—but as a vibrant, colorful image? With my latest side project, RGBA Data Encoder, you can now transform any file into a PNG by packing raw bytes into pixel channels! Each pixel in a PNG has four channels: Red, Green, Blue, and Alpha (RGBA). My encoder takes your file, converts it to hexadecimal, and then stores two hex characters per channel—meaning one pixel = four bytes of your original data. The result? A lossless, perfectly reconstructable image version of your file. Dodgy compression, no tricks—just pure, unadulterated data turned into art. Doom (PDF) → 4.8MB (original 6.2MB) -1.4MB (smaller than original!) Bad Apple (MP4) → 37.8MB (original 21.7MB) +16.1MB (way bigger, but way cooler!) "Doom, but make it abstract expressionism." "The entire Bad Apple video… as a single, chaotic image." Steganography? Maybe. Archival storage? If you really like PNGs. Just for fun? Absolutely. This isn’t about efficiency—it’s about seeing data in a new way. Want to hide a secret message in plain sight? Turn your resume into a modern art piece? Encode your favorite meme into another meme? The possibilities are endless (and slightly ridiculous). The encoder & decoder are super simple—just a few lines of JavaScript. Want to play around with it? Star the repo and turn your files into pixel art today! (And yes, it’s 100% reversible. Your data is safe… just very colorful.) 🔗 Check it out here!  ( 4 min )
    How I Built Fitgen: From React UI to Paying Users
    When I launched Fitgen AI generative workout builder for budget-gym rookies, I knew I needed to ship fast and smart. Here’s a peek under the hood: Frontend: Built with React, offering a dynamic interface where users customize workout preferences, available equipment, and training goals. Backend & Auth: Powered by Supabase (Postgres + Auth), which gives me real-time updates when users log workouts or adjust settings—zero server headache. UI Library: Leveraged Lovable to accelerate frontend components—modals, tabs, forms—so I could focus on workout logic instead of styling every button. Payments: Integrated Stripe for smooth subscription flow. Users can go pro in minutes after a simple checkout. Hosting & CI/CD: Deployed on Vercel—push to main, get live in seconds. Hassle‑free from dev to pr…  ( 4 min )
    What Is a Heap? And Why You’ve Probably Used One Without Knowing
    You might have heard the word "heap" tossed around in computer science — usually in the same breath as priority queues or sorting algorithms. But what exactly is a heap, and why should you care? Let’s break it down 👇 A heap is a specialized tree-based data structure that satisfies the heap property: In a max heap, every parent node is greater than or equal to its children. In a min heap, every parent node is less than or equal to its children. This structure lets you quickly access the maximum (or minimum) value — which is always right at the top. Think of it as a "semi-sorted" tree optimized for fast access to the most important item. Here’s where heaps come in handy — and where you’ve probably been using one under the hood: Priority Queues – When tasks are ordered by importance (e.g. CP…  ( 5 min )
    AiHint Standard - Cryptographic Trust Verification for AI Agents
    AiHint Standard: Building Trust for AI Agents in the Web 🌐🤖 The AI Web Browsing Problem As developers building AI agents, we face a critical challenge: our AI systems can't verify if websites are trustworthy. When an AI agent visits a website, it has no way to distinguish between legitimate sites and malicious ones. This isn't just a theoretical issue—it's affecting AI agents right now: Medical AI assistants visiting fake healthcare sites Financial AI tools falling for sophisticated phishing attempts Research AI agents gathering data from manipulated sources The result? AI agents make decisions based on potentially false or malicious information. AiHint Standard is an open protocol that provides cryptographic verification for website metadata. It allows websites to cryptogr…  ( 5 min )
    Use .env files for storing development configuration and secrets for .NET Core projects in VS Code
    Most of the ecosystems I use - Node.js, Docker/Compose, Terraform - expect configuration key/value pairs to be provided as environment variables. This is in keeping with the philosophy of 12-factor apps. This means you can either use .env files (e.g. with Next.js, Docker and Docker Compose, or by using something like dotenv in Node.js projects) or otherwise sets environment variables in the shell (either by explicitly calling export MY_VAR= or using something like direnv to do this automatically). In the .NET world however, the convention for providing development-time configuration is to: use .NET User Secrets Manager for secrets. use appSettings.*.json configuration files for everything else. To complicate matters further, there is also a scaffolded Properties/launchSettings.json…  ( 5 min )
    🚀 Built a lightweight & clean admin dashboard using React + Tailwind
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    Showing Up Every Day #08
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    Free Tokens for AI Exploration
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    How I Built a Full Stack AI Chatbot Using GPT, React, and .NET 10 in a Weekend
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    How to Choose the Best AI Development Company for Your Business
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    Axero Frontend Challenge: Workplace Moodboard – CSS Art Edition
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    Kicking off another week featuring Excalidraw!
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    The 150-Day Promise That Changed Everything
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    🚀 Native JSON Imports in JavaScript Are Here (2025 Guide with Examples)
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    I assembled the "Avengers" for a hackathon... and we didn't even ship
    Six weeks before the world's largest online hackathon started, I was already planning. Following Bolt.new's post on X, getting hyped, joining communities. I had zero ideas on what to build but maximum excitement. Then I started telling people about it, and magic happened. First, someone who used to work at a top-5 SEO SaaS company joined me. A growth marketer, product guru, wore every hat you can imagine. Then a product manager from Disney. We had our first call and I pitched this idea: an all-in-one hub with memory for screenshots because, let's be honest, we all take way too many and lose track of them. Everyone got SO excited. We were like, "This is it. This is our winning idea." Then we brought in a fourth team member, a full-stack engineer who used to work at Google. I literally thou…  ( 6 min )
    How to Build a Website in 2025
    uilding a website in 2025 is easier and more powerful than ever. First, determine the purpose of your website—whether it's for a portfolio, business, blog, or online store. Choose a domain name that is short, relevant, and easy to remember. Register your domain through trusted providers like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. Next, pick a reliable web hosting service such as Hostinger, SiteGround, or a cloud platform like Vercel or Netlify. In 2025, many people use no-code tools like Wix, Webflow, or Framer for quick and beautiful designs. If you prefer flexibility, consider WordPress with modern block-based editors. For developers, React frameworks like Next.js or Astro offer blazing-fast performance and SEO benefits. Install an SSL certificate to ensure your site is secure for visitors. Design your website with a mobile-first approach, as most users access websites through smartphones. Use clean navigation, readable fonts, and high-contrast colors to improve user experience. Integrate essential features like contact forms, CTAs, and social media links. Ensure fast loading speeds by optimizing images and using lightweight code. Test your website across devices and browsers to catch bugs early. SEO is crucial—use proper meta tags, alt text, and structured data. Add analytics tools like Google Analytics or Plausible to track visitor behavior. Set up regular backups and security plugins to protect your data. If you're running an online store, integrate platforms like Shopify or Stripe for payments. Launch your website only after thorough testing and review. Finally, keep updating your content regularly to keep it fresh and engaging. TechVerseToday - How to Build a Website  ( 3 min )
    iOS Icons
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    Build Your Logic from Scratch: Python Pattern Problems Explained. Star Pattern-1
    Ever stared at a coding pattern problem and wondered, “Where do I even start?” We’re going to build this simple star pattern and understand the logic behind nested loops: Logic Overview We're using two for loops: The outer loop controls the rows The inner loop controls the columns (stars) Output: Step-by-Step Explanation Why range(1, row + 1)? range(n) goes from 0 to n-1 So range(1, row + 1) gives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 That means we’ll have 5 rows, as required. Why range(i) for inner loop? Row 1 → 1 star Dry Run Table Row (i) Inner Loop (j in range(i)) Output 1 0 * 2 0, 1 * * 3 0, 1, 2 * * * 4 0, 1, 2, 3 * * * * 5 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 * * * * * Notice how the number of * matches the current row number i. Summary Outer loop (i) = rows Inner loop (j) = columns (stars) print("*", end=" ") prints stars on the same line print() moves to the next line after each row Output: Step-by-Step Explanation: row = 5 We want 5 rows, so we initialize the row variable as 5. You can increase this number for a larger pattern. for i in range(row, 0, -1) This loop goes in reverse from row to 1. range(5, 0, -1) outputs: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 The third parameter -1 is the step; without it, the loop won’t run in reverse. for j in range(i) This inner loop controls how many stars get printed in each row — same as the current value of i. So: Row 1 → 5 stars Row 2 → 4 stars ... Row 5 → 1 star Dry Run Table Row (i) Inner Loop (j in range(i)) Output 5 0 1 2 3 4 * * * * * 4 0 1 2 3 * * * * 3 0 1 2 * * * 2 0 1 * * 1 0 * Summary: Outer loop (i): controls the number of rows, decreasing each time Inner loop (j): prints stars equal to the current row number end=" " prints stars on the same line print() moves to the next line after each row What if we make mirror image of Right-Angled Triangle Using Nested Loops in Python?  ( 4 min )
    WebGPU Engine from Scratch Part 2: Geometry
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    Is Node.js JavaScript?
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    Getting better
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    Why I Switched from Supabase to Gadget for My Replit Projects
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    Me vs the Rust Compiler: A Daily Ritual of Pain and Progress
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    Top Node.js API Frameworks
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    Node.js Delete File: A Comprehensive Guide
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    MCP Project Update (Part 2): Ecosystem, Registries & Governance
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    MCP: Conectando LLMs a dados e ferramentas com estilo
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    Explorando o GitHub Copilot Agent Mode: seu novo par de programação autônomo
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    ✅ Swift Stack Using Array
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    💻 Ever wanted to (legally) hack your friend’s laptop? SSH is the way.
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    Summarization experiments with Hugging Face Transformers - part 1
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    Secure Shell, Real Power: A Developer’s Guide to SSH
    Ever wonder how developers magically connect to servers around the world like they're sitting right in front of them? Or how hackers in movies type a few commands and suddenly control a computer on the other side of the planet? The answer is SSH (Secure Shell), and it's not just for Hollywood—it's one of the most powerful tools in the developer's toolkit. Plus, if you're feeling mischievous, it's also a fantastic way to prank your friends. SSH is like having a secure, encrypted telephone line between your computer and any other computer on the internet. Think of it as a magical tunnel that lets you safely send commands, transfer files, and even run programs on remote machines without anyone eavesdropping on your conversation. The "Secure" part is crucial—unlike older protocols like Telnet …  ( 9 min )
    Injecting Environment Variables in a Frontend Rollup Build (with Docker)
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    Introducing JWT Signing Keys
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    How I Got Started — Why We Shouldn't Give Up❗
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    How to Set Up a High-Availability Azure Blob Storage for a Public Website (With Versioning & Recovery)
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    I Just Launched My Developer Portfolio — Here's What I Built and What I Learned
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    🔐 Design a TinyURL System (Like Bit.ly) — From Scratch
    Ever wondered how Bit.ly shrinks huge URLs into tiny ones like https://bit.ly/abc123? Design a URL shortening service. It should: Convert a long URL into a short one Retrieve the original long URL from the short one Be scalable and efficient We'll map long URLs to short codes like this: https://www.example.com/very/long/url → https://tinyurl.com/abc123 Behind the scenes: Use a base62 encoding (a-zA-Z0-9) for compact URLs Store mappings in a HashMap Optionally store data in a database for persistence To make URLs short, we encode integers in base62: Base62 characters = [a-z, A-Z, 0-9] = 26 + 26 + 10 = 62 chars We can assign each long URL a unique ID (like 123456), and convert that number into a base62 string. Step 1: Base62 Encoder import string class TinyURL: def __init__(self):…  ( 4 min )
    Data Science vs Business Analytics
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    # 🚀 Why Spring Boot Is the Best Friend for Building Microservices
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    ✨ Unlocking the Magic of CSS Pseudo-elements: A Complete Guide for Modern Front-End Devs
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    Java Data Types
    Java Data Types int myNum = 5; // Integer (whole number) t number Data types are divided into two groups: Primitive data types - includes byte, short, int, long, float, double, boolean and char Primitive Data Types primitive data type specifies the type of a variable and the kind of values it can hold. There are eight primitive data types in Java: Data Type Description These data types are not predefined by the language and are created by the programmer (except for String). They store references to objects rather than the actual values. Examples include: Storage: Primitive types store values directly on the stack, while non-primitive types store references to objects on the heap. Default Values: Primitive types have default values (e.g., 0 for int, false for boolean), while non-primitive types have a default value of null. Methods: Non-primitive types can have methods associated with them, allowing for operations on the data they represent, whereas primitive types do not. Case Convention: Primitive types start with a lowercase letter, while non-primitive types (classes, interfaces) typically start with an uppercase letter.  ( 4 min )
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    Meet Kiro!
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    Build a Real-Time Chat App with WebSockets
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    Got Obsessed with AI Flower Backdrops — Then Prompt Chaos Hit Me
    So, I’ve been obsessed with generating flower backdrops using AI lately. From “sunlit garden scene” to “gothic floral wall,” I kept writing more and more prompts. Wait… That’s when it hit me: prompt chaos is real, and I needed to get organized. Writing prompts are creative. Managing them is essential. For example: I might start with “flower backdrop” Add “soft pastel tones” to soften the look Then throw in “sunset glow, 4k resolution” and it finally shines But if I don’t track these changes, I’ll end up redoing everything from scratch. Here’s how I got back on track: Keyword tags: I tagged prompts by style — “natural light,” “oil-painting feel,” “vertical layout,” etc. Used a prompt tool: Eventually, I started using a tool called FlashPrompt (https://www.flashprompt.app/). It helps me save prompts, add notes, and quickly search them later. It’s lightweight, not pushy, and just helps me stay sane when I’m testing 20 prompts a night. No single right way — just find your flow Some people use spreadsheets. Others love Notion. Some prefer prompt tools like FlashPrompt. There’s no best method — only the one that works for you.  ( 3 min )
    From Disruptions to Opportunities: Failing and Emerging Businesses Under Climate-Induced Droughts
    How NatCat drought modelling (SSP245 & SSP585) reveals risks and unveils opportunities for Pakistan’s water, food, and energy sectors. Pakistan, being one of the most affected countries from climate change, has experienced drought as one of the most prevalent threats to its economy, livelihoods, and resilience. From falling groundwater levels in Balochistan to crop failures in Punjab and water scarcity in Karachi, the signs are clear: we are in a new era of climate-induced hydrometeorological drought. But in every disruption lies opportunity. By leveraging the advanced National Catastrophe (NatCat) Model, businesses can shift from passive risk exposure to proactive resilience-building. This blog explores how drought, induced by global warming and the greenhouse effect, is not only reshapin…  ( 7 min )
    Construiyendo algo o simplemente evitando el fracaso
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    Why Use a Framework Instead of Vanilla JS?
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    JavaScript Loop
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    Killing Floor 3 PC System Requirements plus a SSD Is Mandatory
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    Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked
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    👻 Kiro Agentic AI IDE: Beyond a Coding Assistant - Full Stack Software Development with Spec Driven AI
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    🚀 Is Mojo Really 1,000,000x Faster Than Python3?
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    Scroll an Element in JavaScript
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    Why Is Mojo Considered Better Than Python? 🤔🔥🐍
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    2 Ways to Scroll an Element in JavaScript
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    Playwright v1.54 Release Highlights: Smarter, Cleaner, More Secure
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    What Is Mojo? 🔥🐍
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    做付费社群,强烈建议大家做这件事!
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    我的第一篇 Hashnode 自动发布文章
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    DevLog 20250713: Perspectives of MWS
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    Ilari Protocol
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    kernel.css v2.0.0-beta.1 Released
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    Amazon launches Kiro, its own Claude-powered challenger to Windsurf and Codex
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    The Download: California’s AI power plans, and and why it’s so hard to make welfare AI fair
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    ASUS Creates ROG Astral RTX 5090 With US$500,000 Worth Of Gold
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    Maybank Now Lets You Adjust Transfer Limits Via MAE App
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    Casio Announces G-Shock Fantastic Four Collection In The UK
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    Malaysia Puts US AI Chips On Tighter Export Control
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    KTMB Rebrands KITS App; Now Known As KITS Style
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    Xiaomi “Pandora” Might Bring Back Mi 11 Ultra-Like Rear Display
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    vivo Y19s GT 5G Launches In Indonesia
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    Grok Now Available For Select Tesla Cars In The US
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    All Data and AI Weekly #198 - July 14, 2025
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    Meet birddata: A Fun, Beginner-Friendly Dataset for ML and Python for learning
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    I Built a Modern GUI for Homebrew in Go + React - Here's What I Learned "brew list | grep something... brew info package... brew doctor... brew update..." Sound familiar? If you're a Mac developer, you've probably typed these commands thousands of times. While I love the terminal, managing 50+ Homebrew packages through CLI got tedious. So I built WailBrew - a modern desktop GUI that makes Homebrew management actually enjoyable. The result? A sleek desktop app that's already helping developers worldwide manage their packages with zero command-line friction. Let's be honest - Homebrew's CLI is powerful but not always convenient: Forgetting commands: Was it brew list or brew ls? Package discovery: No easy way to browse what's installed Update management: Checking outdated packages is a multi…  ( 5 min )
    C the right way to program part 2
    I have been learning C and it has come to my notice that there are a lot of good things about C that modern languages seemed to have ditched and they are just better in C. Let's go over them one by one. In languages like JavaScript and Python we have try-catch or try-except block that is used to handle errors which seems smart to do until you realise how badly it scales. Creating a block doesn't make sense for every function that can error and not creating multiple blocks would lead you to have bad error handling. Seeing this problem, languages like Go & Zig have introduced a magical thing called errors as values and I want you to sense my sarcasm as I am saying this. Let's see how C handles errors straight up by using the linux man pages. Let's look at another example but this time somet…  ( 7 min )
    Learning to Unlearn: The Superpower Developers Need in the AI Era
    In today’s tech-driven world, we often celebrate how fast someone can learn — how quickly they can pick up a new framework, master a new AI tool, or complete another course. But very few talk about the other side of growth: The ability to unlearn: This might sound strange at first. Why would anyone want to unlearn something they’ve worked hard to master? But here’s the reality I’ve come to understand: Unlearning outdated thinking is just as important as gaining new knowledge. Especially for developers like us—living in the middle of the AI revolution. The Developer’s Dilemma: When Experience Becomes a Limitation But while tools have evolved, many of our mental models haven’t. And that’s where the real bottleneck is. Let me give you a few personal examples of what I had to unlearn lately: P…  ( 4 min )
    How to Secure SSH Access with Short-Lived Certificates
    Introduction to SSH Authentication Keys SSH keys are simple to create and are usually one of the first tools Linux administrators learn to use. They provide a secure, passwordless method to access remote servers by pairing a private key on the local machine with a public key stored on the server. However, a key limitation is that traditional SSH keys, generated using tools like ssh-keygen, do not expire. If a private key is compromised, an attacker could gain persistent access to any server where the public key is authorized. This makes it important to find ways to limit the lifespan of SSH keys to reduce potential security risks. Table of Contents Introduction to SSH Authentication Keys Security Issues with SSH Authentication Creating Expiring SSH Keys with a Signing CA Step 1: Creat…  ( 5 min )
    Building Spokane Tech: Part 7
    Building Spokane Tech: Part 7 Welcome to part 7 of the "Building Spokane Tech" series! In this article, we'll explore integrating Celery for scheduling tasks, executing work asynchronously, and monitoring task statuses. See the live site at: https://www.spokanetech.org See the latest code on: github Django Tasks and Celery In a Django project, tasks.py is typically used to define background tasks that are executed asynchronously. This is common in applications where long-running or scheduled operations (such as sending emails, processing files, or performing API calls) should not block the main request-response cycle. Celery is a distributed task queue that integrates well with Django to handle background jobs asynchronously. It allows you to schedule and execute tasks efficiently. Cre…  ( 4 min )
    India Has a Big f***ing Talent Problem’: What Runable’s Viral Hiring Post Means for Developers
    Hey ! Did you see this? Runable’s CEO shared on X that out of ~1,000 backend job applicants, fewer than five submitted even compiling code. His exact words: “India seriously has a big f***ing talent problem… Is it too much to ask for code that actually compiles?” AI ≠ Output Many candidates rely on AI-generated code—but most of it didn’t work out-of-the-box. Devs: always test and understand what you paste. Skills > Degrees Real-world coding trumps fancy degrees. Portfolios, GitHub, open-source—these will now matter more than ever. Cultural & Ethical Shift Should we mention AI help during hiring? Where do we draw the line between assistance and automation? Call to Action Engineering colleges, step up—partner with startups for practical training. Candidates, level up—build, ship, review. CI/CD, clean code, tests matter. Recruiters, try live coding paired with AI-savvy interviews. ✅ Build & document your own projects (Docker, CI/CD, test suites). ✅ Run code out loud in interviews—explain logic, debug errors. ✅ Learn AI responsibly—use Copilot/GPT, but grasp every line. ✅ Contribute to open source—collaborative dev shows code quality. This isn’t just a startup’s rant—it’s a wake-up call. India has massive tech ambition, but skills need catching up. For the Dev.to community: let’s lead the change—teach well, code better, support each other. What do you think? Is this valid criticism or just harsh fear-mongering? How are you preparing to stand out in the AI era? Recruiters: what would you change about hiring today? Let’s discuss—and build the future together! Write your opinion about the tweet  ( 3 min )
    Tesla Finally Arrives in India: Here’s Why It Matters for Tech & EV Devs
    Hey folks! Big news for our community — Tesla is officially entering India, and it’s going to shake things up. Here’s a quick lowdown 👇 Tesla is opening its first showroom in India on July 15, 2025, right in Mumbai’s Bandra–Kurla Complex (BKC). This comes after years of speculation and negotiation. Read on Times of India EV Ecosystem Boost Tesla brings next‑gen EV tech — from Superchargers to Autopilot and advanced battery innovations. Great opportunity for devs working on: EV fleet management apps Charging infrastructure software Battery analytics & IoT integrations Talent & Innovation Surge With Tesla setting up in India, more jobs and collabs are incoming. Expect hiring for: Software & embedded engineers AI/ML for autonomous systems Full-stack web & mobile devs for connected EV…  ( 4 min )
    AI Is Phasing Out Developers and Creating a New Type of Engineer: The Hive Engineer
    We’ve entered a new era of software engineering. Gone are the days of writing every line of code by hand. AI copilots now generate boilerplate, fix bugs, deploy apps, and even guide architecture decisions. But here’s the catch: This is where a new role is emerging — The Hive Engineer. 🧠 Hive Engineers: Orchestrate AI agents like a digital team. Bring human intuition to agentic workflows. Design resilient systems that align with business goals. Turn AI from a tool into a team. They don’t just build — they coordinate, adapt, and lead. Read More  ( 3 min )
    Programming Entry Level: best way to try catch
    Understanding the Best Way to Try-Catch for Beginners Hey there, future software superstar! Ever written a program and had it suddenly… stop? Crash? Throw an error message? It happens to everyone, especially when you're starting out. That's where try-catch blocks come in. They're your safety net, helping you handle unexpected problems gracefully and prevent your program from completely falling apart. This is a super important concept, and you'll likely be asked about it in interviews, so let's dive in! Imagine you're baking a cake. You have a recipe (your code), and you follow the steps. But what if you run out of sugar halfway through? You don't just stop baking and throw everything away, right? You might substitute honey, or adjust the recipe. try-catch blocks work similarly. The try …  ( 6 min )
    Understanding JavaScript Function Executions: Call Stack, Event Loop, Tasks & More
    The call stack is a data structure that keeps track of function calls. When a function is called, it's added to the stack (pushed). When it finishes, it's removed (popped). JavaScript runs code top to bottom and uses the stack to manage function execution order. function greet(name) { console.log("Hello, " + name); } greet("Alice"); In this example, greet("Alice") is pushed to the stack. Once console.log runs, it is popped off. The stack ensures that only one function executes at a time. This is where JavaScript stores memory for variables, objects, and functions. It's an unstructured region and complements the call stack by holding references used during execution. JavaScript offloads certain operations to the browser or runtime environment (like timers, DOM events, and HTTP requests)…  ( 4 min )
    Tableau Alternatives in 2025: Overcoming BI Challenges with Smarter Tools
    As businesses grow and their data needs evolve, many organizations are finding that Tableau's visualization capabilities are no longer meeting their requirements. While Tableau has long been a go-to solution for creating data dashboards, its limitations in data governance, escalating costs, and management complexities are pushing companies to seek Tableau alternatives. The platform's challenges with data source management and dashboard scaling, combined with its expensive pricing structure, make it particularly problematic for large enterprises. This shift has opened the door for both traditional BI competitors and innovative AI-powered solutions to emerge as viable options for modern data visualization and analysis needs. Born from Stanford University innovation in 2003, Tableau revolutio…  ( 6 min )
    When Progress Feels Slow #07
    "Slow progress is still progress." Servus and welcome to Day 7 of building my startup from scratch. I spent most of the evening continuing to work on the CRM. It’s going… slowly. There’s no way around it — building things solo can be tough, especially when energy and time are limited. But even if it’s just one small component or one messy commit, it’s something. Implemented a new feature (Canban - Drag and Drop is still in progress) Cleaned up a few routes Got frustrated once or twice… and kept going anyway Some days feel like you’re walking through mud — but as long as you're moving, you’re winning. If you’re also in that slow phase: hang in there. We’ll look back and be glad we didn’t quit.  ( 3 min )
    Quizy - Technical Design & API Contract
    ✅ Functional Requirements (FRD) – Quizy 🔐 User Authentication & Accounts User can register with name, email, and password. User can login and receive a JWT token + refresh token. User can logout (token invalidation if stored server-side). User can reset password via: Forgot Password (email trigger) Reset Password (token-based form) User authentication must be secure and token-based (JWT). Authenticated user session should be persisted client-side. 📚 Question Bank Management User can create multiple question banks. Each question bank: Has a title and description. Belongs to one user. Contains multiple question sets (from PDF uploads). User can upload a PDF to a specific question bank. Each PDF is stored as a question set. After upload: The system sta…  ( 6 min )
    Getting Started with Rust in 2025: Why Now Is a Great Time to Learn Rust 🦀
    Getting Started with Rust in 2025 🦀 Rust has been growing steadily over the years, and in 2025, it's more relevant than ever. If you've been on the fence about learning it, now's the perfect time to jump in. Rust is a modern systems programming language focused on: Performance (like C/C++) Safety (no nulls, no data races) Modern developer experience (great tooling, compiler messages) Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Cloudflare, and Dropbox use Rust in production. It's built to help you write fast, reliable, and maintainable software. Memory safety without garbage collection Fearless concurrency – build multi-threaded apps without race conditions Helpful compiler – the compiler actually teaches you! Powerful tooling – cargo, clippy, rustfmt, and more Zero-cost abstractions – safety and …  ( 6 min )
    Part 4: Real-time Blockchain Updates --- Listening for Smart Contract Events with web3.py
    Learn how to build responsive dApps that react instantly to blockchain changes using event listeners In our previous posts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), you've mastered connecting to the blockchain, reading its data, and changing its state. But what if you need to know immediately when something important happens on the blockchain? How does your application get notified when our Counter increments, when a new NFT is minted, or when a swap occurs on a decentralized exchange? Enter Smart Contract Events, the blockchain's built-in notification system. Smart contract events are like a built-in notification system for decentralized applications. When a smart contract executes a function and reaches a specific point, it can "emit" an event. This event is then recorded in the transaction's log on th…  ( 8 min )
    Milla Photo Image Carousel ( Animation )
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    A Deep Dive into CSS Animations with keyframes
    You’ve mastered CSS hover effects and transitions to add that spark of interactivity to your sites. But what if you want to create more complex, multi-step animations that run without any user interaction? What if you want to make an element pulse, slide in, or shake on command? For that, you need to unlock the power of CSS keyframes. In this deep dive, we’ll go from the basic syntax to building three different, practical animations that you can use in your projects today. @keyframes? Think of keyframes as the director of your animation. In a movie, the director sets key moments (frames) for an actor: "Start here, walk to the door, and then raise your hand." The actor then smoothly fills in the motion between those key points. CSS @keyframes work the same way. You define the key styles a…  ( 7 min )
    Progress update with pics!
    Hey folks, So I feel like I've made some decent progress over the last week. My UI is looking polished, and I've got Rive's view models working in all sorts of interesting ways. I've got hooks to expand the grid one row at a time, set each cell to a specific event, and flip the current cell between events, useful for skill procs and such. There's hooks for changing the terrain and stars, and animations for most of these things. I'm currently working on a typewriter effect for the text, and I'm going to try and work on a way so that it auto-completes if you tap the white space in the text area as it's typing. So without further adeu, here's my most recent UI for my quest system. I'll delve more into the system intricacies in future updates, as I get around to implementing them. That's it for now though, thanks for following along! Cheers, Dan.  ( 3 min )
    AWS Arcade Game with Amazon Q CLI challenge - PuzzniQ
    Hey there... haven't done this before, so don't expect a proper blog post. https://builder.aws.com/content/2y6egGcPAGQs8EwtQUM9KAONojz/build-games-challenge-build-classics-with-amazon-q-developer-cli a few days ago and thought it would be fun to try my luck with one of my fav arcade games - Puzznic. So, after installing AmazonQ CLI, I dived right into it. One of the things I wanted to see is how it would perform for someone who does not know the 'inner' workings of the CLI and how to tweak it and make it super versatile and powerful. So, no MCPs, no fancy tricks, no funny business here. Just download and fire away. I did a really bad job documenting this. I have kept a few notes and that's what I'll post - bullet style. I didn't even start with a repo from the beginning, so currently the…  ( 7 min )
    Design Custom Anime Characters for Indie Games
    Picture bringing your game's protagonist to life just as you imagine—without hiring a costly artist or mastering intricate design tools. For indie developers with tight budgets, this custom anime character generator transforms how characters are designed. Visualizing your characters just got simpler Memorable characters draw players into your narrative. Traditional design requires weeks of revisions with artists. What if you could: Experiment with character concepts immediately Eliminate expensive redesign charges Preserve complete creative authority This is where AI becomes your design ally. Using this dedicated anime character creator, you visually define personalities: "A fierce heroine with neon-purple braids, sporting holographic armor, gripping a fractured plasma shield." Within moments—your main character materializes. Detail personalities visually Maintain artistic harmony Polish using emotional cues Cohesive aesthetics unify your game universe This solution excels at generating: Supporting NPCs (bartenders, mission providers) Opponent types (varying gear/abilities) Pitch materials for fundraising efforts A developer testimonial: "I produced 30+ distinct tavern visitors in one session for my RPG's central hub—each with individualized features. Our backers adored them in campaign previews." Your game's iconic characters are ready for creation. Generate them now—zero artistic training needed. Which persona will you build first?  ( 3 min )
    Big Data Fundamentals: data warehouse with python
    Data Warehousing with Python: A Production-Grade Deep Dive Introduction The relentless growth of data volume and velocity presents a constant challenge: transforming raw, often messy data into actionable insights. A common scenario involves ingesting clickstream data from a high-traffic e-commerce platform. We’re talking terabytes daily, with schema evolution driven by A/B testing and new feature rollouts. Traditional ETL processes struggle to keep pace, leading to stale dashboards and missed opportunities. Simply throwing more hardware at the problem isn’t a sustainable solution; we need a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective data warehousing approach. "Data warehousing with Python" – leveraging Python’s ecosystem for data manipulation within a distributed data warehou…  ( 7 min )
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    Why, after 20 years as a JavaScript developer, I switched to semicolons
    This is a first of a series I thought I'd start writing (and hopefully continue writing) about my experiences over 36 years as a programmer, and 20+ years as a professional web developer. (Am I old now? I think I'm old.) First, what are we talking about? If you're new to JavaScript, you may know that JavaScript is rather forgiving of statement terminations. JavaScript isn't alone in this. Go, Swift, Kotlin, Ruby, Python, Lua... they all make semicolons optional at the end of statements. In JavaScript, the spec calls this Automatic Semicolon Insertion or ASI. The simplified explanation is that if JS sees what would be a syntax error, and it thinks a semicolon might fix it, it inserts one automatically. Here's an example: let one = 1 let two = 2 Early in the culture of JavaScript developmen…  ( 6 min )
    MySQL Indexing Demystified: Step-by-Step Instructions for Developers
    Working with large datasets in MySQL? Indexes are your best friend when it comes to speeding up queries and improving performance. I recently came across a super practical guide that walks through everything you need to know about indexing in MySQL — from understanding different types of indexes to creating them either manually or via a visual interface. Here’s what the guide covers: Why indexes are crucial for performance How to decide when and where to use them Overview of index types: Primary, Unique, Full-Text, Composite, and more Common pitfalls and best practices to avoid them Step-by-step: How to create indexes in MySQL Plus, how to manage and visualize them using dbForge Studio for MySQL How to create tables with indexes for better structure and speed Whether you're just starting with MySQL or looking to optimize your database structure, it’s a super helpful resource. 👉 Read the Full Guide: https://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/studio/mysql-create-index.html  ( 3 min )
    How I Built a Real-Time Gesture-to-Text Translator Using Python and MediaPipe
    Imagine being able to translate hand gestures into text in real-time. This isn’t just a fun project—it’s a step toward building accessible tools for people with speech or motor impairments. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how I built a gesture-to-text translator using Python, MediaPipe, and a lightweight neural network. By the end, you’ll have your own system that captures hand gestures from a webcam and translates them into readable text. Why Gesture-to-Text Matters For millions of people who rely on sign or symbol-based communication (like Makaton or ASL), gesture recognition can help bridge communication gaps—especially in educational and accessibility settings. This project demonstrates how computer vision and machine learning can work together to recognize gestures and translate them …  ( 5 min )
    I Tested Grok 4 to See if the Hype is Real: What I Found Will Surprise You
    The artificial intelligence landscape has been buzzing with excitement over Grok 4, xAI's latest language model that promises revolutionary advances in AI reasoning and performance. As someone who regularly puts AI models through their paces with real-world business tasks, I decided to conduct an extensive evaluation to separate the hype from reality. What I discovered was a model with impressive capabilities in some areas, but concerning reliability issues that could impact critical business decisions. Grok 4 represents xAI's most ambitious attempt at creating a reasoning-capable AI system. The model claims significant improvements in contextual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and real-time information processing compared to its predecessors. Unlike earlier versions that often stru…  ( 7 min )
    Setting Up Clerk Authentication with NestJS and Next.js
    Modern web apps need secure, scalable, and developer-friendly authentication. Clerk offers a full-stack authentication solution that works great with Next.js (frontend) and can be securely integrated with a NestJS (backend) server. In this article, we’ll walk through how to set up Clerk authentication in a fullstack app using Next.js for the UI and NestJS for protected backend APIs. Clerk is the most comprehensive User Management Platform. Clerk provides plug-and-play authentication components for: Sign in / Sign up flows User profile management Session handling OAuth and email/password login It integrates easily into React/Next.js apps and supports token-based API protection for backend services. Install Clerk SDK pnpm add @clerk/nextjs Add clerkMiddleware() to your app clerkMiddleware()…  ( 5 min )
    How Do You Manage PHP Dependencies Effectively in Your Projects?
    Managing dependencies is one of the most critical parts of building reliable, maintainable PHP applications. Whether you’re developing a Laravel-based web app, a WordPress plugin, or a custom PHP project from scratch, how you manage your dependencies can make or break your development workflow. Most of us use Composer, PHP’s standard dependency manager, but effective dependency management goes beyond just running composer install or composer update. Do you lock specific versions, or allow flexibility with ^ and ~ operators? How do you avoid dependency conflicts when integrating multiple third-party packages? Do you regularly audit your dependencies for security vulnerabilities (e.g., using composer audit, or external tools)? Whether you're a solo developer or part of a large team, managing dependencies effectively is essential to keeping your codebase healthy and maintainable in the long run. Let’s share tips, horror stories, and best practices to help each other improve! 👇 Drop your insights and strategies in the comments!  ( 3 min )
    Azure Landing Zone Deployment: Private VNETs, Self-Hosted Agents & Service Connections
    Security plays an important role in most cloud projects. A central component of this is the so-called landing zone, which serves as the basis for all other workloads. An essential security aspect in such setups is to only grant public access in exceptional cases. But this is precisely where a challenge often arises: How can I continue to carry out deployments with Azure DevOps from a private network? Without public access, external tools such as Azure DevOps have no access to the resources in the private network. In this article, I will show you step by step how this problem can be solved. After reading it, you should be able to implement a similar architecture yourself. If we set up a private virtual network (VNET) in Azure and block public access, this initially means that no connection…  ( 9 min )
    🛠️ I built DevTool360 – A privacy-first toolbox for developers (GraphQL, Docker, API Testing & more)
    As a developer, I often need quick access to tools like JSON formatters, mock APIs, AST viewers, or Docker validators — but most online tools are either ad-heavy or track everything. So I built DevTool360 – a free, privacy-focused collection of tools, all running entirely in your browser. GraphQL schema visualization API testing & mock API generator AST analysis & regex library Docker/Kubernetes configuration checking No data sent to any server – fully local Developer-first UX I’d love your feedback or suggestions for new tools to add. 🧪 Try it here → https://www.devtool360.com Let me know what tools you always end up Googling every week — maybe they’re next on the list!  ( 3 min )
    🔔 Pythonaibrain v1.1.9 — Upcoming Release
    The next version of Pythonaibrain is coming soon with exciting new features and improvements! TTS (Text-To-Speech): Enhanced natural voice output for more lifelike conversations. ITT (Image-To-Text): Improved accuracy in extracting text from images (OCR). PTT (PDF-To-Text) & PPTExtractor: Better support for extracting text from PDFs and PowerPoint slides. Camera & Eye Modules: Upgraded AI vision capabilities — now your bot can see more clearly. Context & Custom Memory: Smarter context handling with advanced Long Term Memory (LTM) and Short Term Memory (STM) management. Brain & Advanced Brain: Performance improvements in AI reasoning and response generation. GUI, Web, and Socket Support: Expanded support for building apps with graphical interfaces, web compatibility, and real-time communication. Build more intelligent and interactive chatbots Handle multimodal inputs (text, images) seamlessly Create custom AI assistants with persistent memory and context awareness Develop real-time applications with socket and web integration Expected launch: August 1, 2025 Mark your calendar and get ready to upgrade your AI projects! markdown #python #ai #code #programming  ( 3 min )
    🚀 Free HTML Editor Online
    Build, Edit & Preview HTML Instantly (No Login Required) Do you want to write, edit, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real-time — without installing anything, signing up, or wasting time? ✨ Why Use Our Free HTML Editor? ✅ Edit HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real time ✅ See live previews instantly as you type ✅ Work 100% in the browser — no downloads or installations ✅ No sign-up or login required ✅ Mobile-friendly and lightweight ✅ Great for beginners, students, and professionals alike 🔧 Features at a Glance 🧑‍💻 Perfect for: Quickly testing UI components and design snippets Debugging simple HTML/JS projects Teaching basic web concepts Creating code demos for blogs or tutorials 🌐 Try It Out Now https://html5x.com/editor/ No ADS. No installation. No login. Just pure code. ❤️ Built by HTML5x.com 💬 Feedback? 🔁 Share the Tool If you found this useful, please share it with your friends, students, or developer communities. Let’s make frontend development easier for everyone! 💪  ( 4 min )
    My Experience at the Code-on-JVM Meetup – 12th July
    On 12th July, I had the opportunity to attend the Code-on-JVM Meetup, and it was a valuable learning experience. The session focused on important Java concepts like Multithreading, Concurrency, and Garbage Collection. Multithreading: Concurrency: Garbage Collection: Networking: Apart from the technical learning, I also got a chance to connect with working professionals from various companies. Talking with them helped me understand how these concepts are used in real-world projects and what skills are important in the industry.  ( 3 min )
    🔐 Amazon S3 Security: Best Practices for Data Protection
    As cloud adoption continues to rise, securing data stored in Amazon S3 becomes a top priority for organizations. This post explores a comprehensive approach to S3 security using encryption, versioning, replication, and lifecycle policies—ensuring your data is protected from unauthorized access, loss, or corruption. 🛡️ Core Security Features Implemented Encryption at Rest: Versioning Enabled: Cross-Region Replication (CRR): Server Access Logging: Lifecycle Policies for Archival: 📁 Step-by-Step: S3 Security Lab Create an S3 Bucket: Configure a Lifecycle Policy: Enable Server Access Logging: Upload a File: Update and Re-Upload the File: Enable Cross-Region Replication: 🔐 Managing Access with ACLs 📦 Understanding S3 Lifecycle Policies ❄️ Amazon S3 Glacier for Archival ✅ Practice Lab Goals ✅ Create an Amazon S3 bucket with logging, encryption, and versioning. ✅ Upload and re-upload a file to simulate version control. ✅ Enable replication to a secondary bucket. ✅ Create an S3 Lifecycle rule to transition previous versions to an archival class. ✅ View and analyze S3 server access logs. 💡 Final Thoughts Implementing S3 security best practices not only protects sensitive data but also helps you meet compliance and governance requirements. By combining encryption, access control, versioning, replication, and lifecycle policies, you're building a highly resilient and secure storage strategy within AWS.  ( 4 min )
    Part 1: Before `kubectl`: Why Do We Even Need Kubernetes?
    Before typing a single command, before writing a line of YAML, and before we even define what a "Pod" is, we need to answer the most fundamental question: Why does Kubernetes even exist? Technologies don't appear in a vacuum. They are born from necessity, forged in the fires of real-world problems. Understanding these problems is the single most important step to truly understanding the solution. So, let's take a quick journey through the recent history of deploying applications to see what challenges led to the creation of a tool as powerful and complex as Kubernetes. In the not-so-distant past, the model was simple. You had a physical server, and you deployed your application on it. Maybe you had a database server, an application server, and a web server. Each was a big, powerful machine…  ( 7 min )
    Event-Carried State Transfer for Tax Calculation in Fintech Real-Time Architecture with Kafka, Go, and PostgreSQL
    In modern Fintech systems, microservices are distributed and autonomous — but often need access to shared state in real time. A common challenge arises when one service, like a Tax Service, needs to act on data owned by another, such as a Payments Service. This article shows how to implement Event-Carried State Transfer (ECST) to solve this problem cleanly and reliably, using Kafka for messaging, Go for services, and PostgreSQL for durability. We'll explore how to calculate taxes in real-time — without REST calls, shared databases, or fragile coordination. We’re working with two services: Payments Service Owns the Order and Transaction domains. Emits orders.created with full order details. Emits transactions.created as financial events happen. Tax Service Listens to both orders.created and…  ( 6 min )
    Understanding IPv4 and IPv6: What Every Developer Should Know
    As a developer, especially if you’re working with networking, web applications, or services that communicate over the internet or local networks, you’ll encounter IP addresses. IP addresses are how devices identify and communicate with each other on a network. The two main types you will come across are IPv4 and IPv6. IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) is the older and most widely used version of the Internet Protocol. It uses a 32-bit address format, which looks like four numbers separated by dots—for example: 192.168.1.10 Because it uses 32 bits, IPv4 can theoretically support about 4.3 billion unique addresses. However, due to rapid growth of the internet, this pool has nearly been exhausted. IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the newer version designed to replace IPv4. It uses a 12…  ( 5 min )
    Convention over configuration in the age of AI. ( Happy accident ? )
    Convention over configuration is a dogma touted in the ruby and rails ecosystem. What does this mean?? Often when working with rails you find that a lot of the libraries focus on building in line with the Rails conventions. This is great! Makes it easier to get up to speed with new libraries in Ruby/Rails. But now we have LLMs. And while LLMs are great they tend to provide code that doesn't always follow convention. Not always, but it happens. I read this post for the contribution policy on AI for the Ash Framework in Elixir and it got me thinking. With RAG(Retrieval augemnted generation) trying to control(somewhat) the results AI gives us, does that not mean that systems with built convention would tend to be more correct than those without? Especially because all the code these LLMs would be trained on would have (for the most part) followed convention? I think that the Rails community was onto something with convention over configuration, not even because of AI. But because it helps developers understand code faster. That AI would learn from this would be a great boon. What do you think?  ( 3 min )
    Mission 7: Update Your Portfolio Part Two
    It is time for part two of Mission 7. Today, we will focus on how to talk about our portfolios and getting them ready to be published on the web. You will also find this mission's self-care tip. You should now have a start on your portfolio site. Now it is time to practice talking about your portfolio. Remember, hiring managers and recruiters are your target audience and they will have questions about what they see. So you will want to start preparing answers to questions they might have about your portfolio. Code Newbie helps participants get an idea of what hiring managers might ask so they can start planning how you might respond. Why did you pick this framework/language/tool? How did you make the main feature work? There are many ways to do things, so how did you pick yours? Review ea…  ( 7 min )
    Understanding of Deep Copy and Shallow Copy in JavaScript
    Have you ever copied an object in JavaScript, only to find out the changes in the new object also affect the original? But you clearly made a copy, so why does the original still get affected? This is why understanding the concept of deep copy and shallow copy is crucial when working with non-primitive values in JavaScript. JavaScript treats primitive values (like numbers, strings, and Booleans) and non-primitive values (like objects and arrays) differently when copying them. When you copy a primitive value, it creates a new value const original = "Kannan"; let copied = original; copied = "Ravindran"; console.log(original) // "Kannan" console.log(copied) // "Ravindran" In the above example, original value remains unchanged even after modifying the copied value. This is because the copied…  ( 6 min )
    Why Your Flutter App Rebuilds Too Much — And How to Fix It
    You press a button. whole screen rebuilds even widgets that had nothing to do with the change. You might be thinking: “But I only called setState() once… what’s the problem?” Flutter is fast but unnecessary widget rebuilds can ruin performance, cause visual flicker, battery drain, and even crash low-end devices. In this post, we’re going deep into: What actually causes rebuilds Real-world examples of excessive rebuilds Tools to detect them And how to fix them the right way If you want your Flutter app to feel smooth, battery-friendly, and production-grade this is for you. Flutter’s UI is declarative. describe what the UI should look like at any given state. When state changes, Flutter rebuilds affected widgets. But here’s the catch: Flutter rebuilds from the top of the widget tree down unl…  ( 5 min )
    🧠 10-Day JS Challenge: Arrays & Array Methods Day-6
    📅 Day 6: Arrays & Array Methods Today, we’re diving into one of JavaScript’s most used data structures — the Array. Whether you're storing numbers, strings, or objects, arrays are essential for organizing and working with collections of data. 📦 What is an Array? You can think of it as a container that stores items in a specific order, and you can access each item using an index (starting from 0). ✅ Declaring an Array: let colors = ["red", "green", "blue"]; let numbers = [10, 20, 30, 40]; ✅ Accessing Elements: console.log(colors[0]); // "red" console.log(numbers[2]); // 30 ✅ Modifying Elements: colors[1] = "yellow"; console.log(colors); // ["red", "yellow", "blue"] 🔧 Common Array Methods in JavaScript 📌 1. push() let fruits = ["apple", "banana"]; fruits.push("mango"); console.log(fr…  ( 5 min )
    Top 5 Infrastructure-Level Techniques to Handle High Traffic in Spring Boot: Part 2
    In Part 1 of this blog series, we focused on code-level techniques to make your Spring Boot APIs more resilient: connection pooling, caching, async processing, rate limiting, and circuit breakers. But when traffic really surges — due to a flash sale, viral feature, or seasonal peak — smart code alone may not be enough. That’s where infrastructure-level strategies come in. From auto-scaling groups and load balancers to observability, CDNs, and container orchestration — these tools and patterns ensure your backend scales horizontally, responds intelligently, and recovers automatically. Let’s break down how you can build an infrastructure that’s ready for real-world traffic. When thousands (or millions) of users start hitting your application, routing all that traffic to a single server is a …  ( 8 min )
    Building SolSistr: Features and Motivation
    Recently, I announced SolSistr, a platform that I have been building since October 2024 that organizes sorority recruitment data into a unified system, enabling chapters to manage and enhance their recruitment process through the power of AI. While I shared the business motivation and launch story on LinkedIn, I wanted to write a technical reflection for those interested in the engineering side of building a SaaS from scratch. In the following series of posts, I will cover: Tech stack overview: Why I chose these tools and frameworks. Main Features: Integral pieces of the puzzle. Pitfalls I encountered: What broke, what was harder than expected, and what I would do differently. Lessons learned: For anyone looking to build and ship their own SaaS. I hope to document the major wins and setba…  ( 7 min )
    Building SolSistr: Technical Review
    Recently, I announced SolSistr, a platform that I have been building since October 2024 that organizes sorority recruitment data into a unified system, enabling chapters to manage and enhance their recruitment process through the power of AI. While I shared the business motivation and launch story on LinkedIn, I wanted to write a technical reflection for those interested in the engineering side of building a SaaS from scratch. In the following series of posts, I will cover: Tech stack overview: Why I chose these tools and frameworks. Main Features: Integral pieces of the puzzle. Pitfalls I encountered: What broke, what was harder than expected, and what I would do differently. Lessons learned: For anyone looking to build and ship their own SaaS. I hope to document the major wins and setba…  ( 9 min )
    Building SolSistr: Pitfalls and Lessons Learned
    Recently, I announced SolSistr, a platform that I have been building since October 2024 that organizes sorority recruitment data into a unified system, enabling chapters to manage and enhance their recruitment process through the power of AI. While I shared the business motivation and launch story on LinkedIn, I wanted to write a technical reflection for those interested in the engineering side of building a SaaS from scratch. In the following series of posts, I will cover: Tech stack overview: Why I chose these tools and frameworks. Main Features: Integral pieces of the puzzle. Pitfalls I encountered: What broke, what was harder than expected, and what I would do differently. Lessons learned: For anyone looking to build and ship their own SaaS. I hope to document the major wins and setba…  ( 9 min )
    Deploying FastAPI to AWS: Part 3 - Going Serverless with Lambda
    This is Part 3 of our FastAPI deployment series. We've covered EC2 and ECS Fargate - now let's explore the serverless approach. After deploying my FastAPI journal API using EC2 and ECS Fargate, I started working on some side projects. The problem? Even the smallest ECS setup was costing me $30-50/month per project, and most of my side projects get maybe 100 requests per day. That's when I discovered Lambda could run the same FastAPI application for literally $1-2 per month. Here's how serverless changed my approach to deploying personal projects. Lambda isn't always the answer, but it's perfect when: Variable traffic: Some days 10 requests, some days 1000 Cost is a concern: You want to pay only for what you use Minimal maintenance: You don't want to manage any infrastructure Quick experime…  ( 8 min )
    Natural Language Processing from Basics to Advanced: The Complete Guide for Innovators
    “NLP is one of the most critical AI domains, enabling real-world applications from search engines to medical diagnostics.” — Stanford NLP Group Stanford NLP Group By 2025, the global NLP market is projected to surpass $43 billion, fueled by innovations spanning automated medical scribing to intelligent legal research (Statista). Whether analyzing clinical records or powering smart assistants, NLP serves as AI's fundamental bridge to human communication. Natural Language Processing fuses linguistics, computer science, and machine learning, enabling computers to read, interpret, and generate human language at scale. From brittle, rule-based systems to today’s generative transformer architectures, NLP’s evolution is marked by bold paradigm shifts and technical breakthroughs. At its essence, …  ( 7 min )
    🏗️ From Render to Reality: Why Big Organizations Still Choose AWS
    “If it’s easy, it probably won’t scale. If it scales, it probably won’t be easy.” Before I started working on a production-grade project during my internship, I used to wonder — Why do big companies go through the pain of using complex cloud infrastructures like AWS, when we already have simple options like Render, Railway, and Vercel? I was building and deploying MERN stack apps with just a few clicks. Platforms like Render and Vercel made things so smooth — connect your GitHub, set some environment variables, and your app is live in minutes. There was no DevOps team involved. No scary IAM policies. No EC2 instances to babysit. So again, why AWS? Platforms like Render, Railway, and Vercel are a dream for solo developers, startups, and hackathon projects. They offer: ⚡ Fast, frictionless d…  ( 4 min )
    Step-by-Step Beginner Guide: Set Up Apache on AWS EC2 with Git Bash.
    Ever wondered how websites go live? In this guide, you’ll learn how to launch your web server on AWS EC2 using Git Bash on Windows. We’ll use Apache, a popular web server that delivers your site to anyone who visits it. No techy background needed, just clear, beginner-friendly steps. By the end, you’ll have a live server you can access from any browser. Let’s get started! Log in to your AWS account and create an instance: Name the instance (ApacheServer): Selete Ubuntu: Use t2 micro and select the already created key pair from the last article: Allow HTTP: with this setup, you’ll be able to view and test your work directly in the browser. Launch the Instance: Now, copy the IP address OPEN GiTBASH Connect your key pair: cd downloads Run this to set permission: chmod 400 your-key.pem Connect to the instance: ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@ip address When prompted, type yes and press Enter. Upgrade the system and Install: to upgrade(sudo apt upgrade -y) and to install(sudo apt install apache2 -y): Start Apache and Enable on Boot: Go back to your instance dashboard and copy the IP address and paste it into your web browser. You should see IT WORKS! 🎉 AMAZING RIGHT! And there you have it, my very first Apache web server running in the cloud, powered by AWS and set up entirely through Git Bash. Not bad for a beginner, right? This is just the beginning. Until next time, stay curious.  ( 3 min )
    A Practical Guide to Python's @property Decorator (with Examples)
    This tutorial is for intermediate Python learners who are already familiar with simple Python syntax, such as if...else statements. @property? The Python @property decorator is used to turn a method into a property. This means you can interact with the method as if it were an attribute. For instance, you can assign a value to it with person.salary = 4500 or access its value without using parentheses, like print(person.salary). This is all possible if the method has been decorated with @property. @property? The @property decorator is particularly useful when you have an attribute that requires validation or sanitization to prevent corruption. For example, imagine you have a percentage value that needs to be displayed on a user interface. To fit your UI design, you might want to ensure i…  ( 7 min )
    Guide: Deploy Ghost with Docker on Sliplane
    Ghost is an open source blogging and newsletter platform designed for professional publishers. In this guide, I want to show you, how you can spin up and deploy your own instance of Ghost using Docker and Sliplane. You can find a detailed guide on how to use ghost in the official docs: https://ghost.org/help/manual/ Login at Sliplane using your GitHub account. Click on "Create Project", choose a name for the project and click "Create Project". Click on the new project and then click on "Deploy Service". If you don't have a server yet, click on "Create Server". Select a location, instance type and name for your server and click on "Create Paid Server". The Base server type is selected by default and it should be plenty strong to run your Ghost app. You can always upgrade your server later…  ( 4 min )
    Análisis de datos con IA (gemini)
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    Intro to PYJSX
    Did you know that you can write JSX in python code? Yes, I am not kidding! It is actually possible today! You may have found jinja templates ugly and absolutely nightmare for templating in django or flask. If that's so, you are really going to enjoy this quick tutorial. In this article, I am going to show you an interesting approach to component driven frontend development in python using a new library which is called pyjsx. So, let's get started! First things first. Let's quickly set up a venv to install the required library. python3 -m venv .venv and activate it - In Linux/MacOS - source .venv/bin/activate # for POSIX Shells In Windows - ./.venv/Scripts/activate.bat REM for windows cmd ./.venv/Scripts/activate.ps1 # for powershell .venv/bin/pip3 install python-jsx # (for POSIX Sh…  ( 6 min )
    Vue - build dynamic reactive form
    / vue-dynamic-form This article intends to demonstrate dynamic and reactive form generation based on user-defined configurations. This is a Vue 3 application that demonstrates dynamic form generation based on user-defined configurations. The application allows users to specify how many input fields and select drop-downs they want, and then dynamically creates a form with the specified number of fields. vue-dynamic-form/ ├── src/ │ ├── components/ │ │ ├── FormDefinition.vue # Form configuration interface │ │ └── FormImplementation.vue # Dynamic form renderer │ ├── types/ │ │ └── form-definition.d.ts # TypeScript type definitions │ ├── App.vue # Main application component │ └── main.ts # Application entry poi…  ( 4 min )
    Diving into RDBMS & Data Integrity
    This blog is the second part of my series on learning Database Management Systems (DBMS). In the first blog, I covered the basics of DBMS, and in this post, we will delve into the details of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). I highly encourage you to read my previous blog before continuing with this one. So let’s get started!😁 A Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is a type of database management system that stores data in the form of tables (also called relations). Each table consists of rows (records) and columns (attributes), and the data is organized so that relationships between different tables can be easily established using keys. Real-life Analogy Think of an RDBMS like an Excel workbook where each sheet (table) holds data about a specific topic (like stude…  ( 11 min )
    What are the benefits of using Sveltos versus the traditional ArgoCD/Flux GitOps flow?
    A common GitOps workflow looks like this: Create your new cluster Add it as a new target in your GitOps repo Install ArgoCD or Flux on the cluster (via CI/CD or prebuilt image) The GitOps controller begins syncing 🎉 Your cluster is now bootstrapped This works, but Sveltos offers significant advantages that improve this flow — especially at scale. ArgoCD/Flux: Requires manual registration of each new cluster. Not aware of when new clusters are created. Sveltos: Watches the management cluster (via Cluster API). Automatically discovers and registers new clusters. No manual onboarding needed — everything is event-driven. ArgoCD/Flux: Pull-based model: each cluster must pull from Git. Requires network, CNI, and GitOps controller to already be working. Sveltos: Push-based model from managem…  ( 4 min )
    Serve Static React Files with NGINX in a Multi-Stage Docker Build
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. When you're deploying a React app, especially a custom build (like SSR output or static HTML), you want a clean, production-grade setup to serve those static files efficiently. Let’s break down how to do this using a multi-stage Docker build and NGINX, with your own customized static output path. We’ll build a React (or in your case, a Solid/Node hybrid) project inside a Docker container, extract only the built static files, and serve them using NGINX. Your folder contains a custom SSR build that ends up looking something like this: …  ( 4 min )
    The Class Imbalance Problem: How I Achieved 89% Accuracy on Customer Churn Prediction
    Class imbalance is the silent killer of ML models. In customer churn prediction, you typically have 10-15% churners vs 85-90% loyal customers. My project faced exactly this challenge, and here's how I solved it with a counterintuitive approach. The Problem: Severe Class Imbalance zeros = db_train[db_train['is_churn'] == 0] ones = db_train[db_train['is_churn'] == 1] print(zeros.shape) print(ones.shape) Output: (9354, 2) # Non-churners That's a 14.5:1 ratio - for every churner, I had 14.5 loyal customers. This kind of imbalance would make any model biased toward predicting "no churn" simply because it's the majority class. The Solution: Strategic Undersampling Instead of oversampling the minority class (which can introduce synthetic data artifacts), I chose to undersample the majority clas…  ( 4 min )
    nil Inteface Values Gotcha
    Consider the following program. What do you think will be printed? true or false? package main type MyInterface interface { DoSomething() } type MyInterfaceImplementation struct{} func (impl *MyInterfaceImplementation) DoSomething() {} func getMyInterfaceImplementation() *MyInterfaceImplementation { return nil } func getMyInterface() MyInterface { return getMyInterfaceImplementation() } func main() { fmt.Println(getMyInterface() == nil) } If you said true you will be surprised to find out that it's actually false. Let's print out what's returned by getMyInterface() func main() { fmt.Printf("%v %t\n", getMyInterface(), getMyInterface() == nil) } $ false That doesn't make any sense! We are getting a nil but the equality check with nil returns false. Why? Let's dig in a little deeper. func main() { fmt.Printf("%#v %t\n", getMyInterface(), getMyInterface() == nil) } $ (*main.MyInterfaceImplementation)(nil) false In the Go runtime interface values are implemented as tuples, meaning it is made up of two things. The first is the concrete type of the interface (here it is *main.MyInterfaceImplementation) and the second is the concrete value (nil). So getMyInterface() is not returning a nil but rather an interface value whose concrete value is nil. If we want our function to return a nil instead we need to make the following change. func getMyInterface() MyInterface { impl := getMyInterfaceImplementation() if impl == nil { return nil } return impl } $ true  ( 3 min )
    Breaking Into Tech
    The Struggle The hardest part about breaking into tech is getting your first professional experience. Once you have your first professional job, it gets easier over time. The job itself is going to be difficult, but you’ll figure out how to do it and, through help from your coworkers and multiple hours of studying, you’ll do it, but the hardest part is getting your foot in the door. You see what you have on your piece of paper. In this case, it's your resume. Work experience and projects really go a long way to forming who you are. Like experience and projects honestly are the most important things on your resume, recruiters won’t look at your resume for more than 6, maybe 7 seconds. Make sure to find the main sticking point on your resume that can sell you as a person well. I recommend …  ( 4 min )
    The Importance of Coding in the Human World
    In the modern era, coding—or computer programming—has emerged as one of the most influential forces shaping our daily lives. From the smartphones in our pockets to the traffic lights on the road, and even the way we communicate, learn, and do business, coding lies at the heart of it all. But beyond the screens and devices, the importance of coding in the human world is far deeper and more impactful than many realize. Coding is the language of technology. Whether it's developing apps, designing websites, or programming self-driving cars, every technological advancement begins with lines of code. Without it, we wouldn't have the software that powers everything from artificial intelligence and robotics to e-commerce platforms and social media. The innovation that has revolutionized our world …  ( 4 min )
    Dark Web Scraping Using AI : Tools, Techniques, and Challenges
    The Dark Web has a lot of useful information, especially in hidden forums and marketplaces. But getting to that data isn’t always easy. You’ll often run into things like CAPTCHAs and tools that block web scraping. And writing your own code to get past these issues can take a lot of time and effort. In this blog, i’ll show you an easier way. Using Llama, we can collect, understand, and even talk about Dark Web data without writing hundreds of lines of code or getting stuck on common problems. Can you believe it? Amazing, right? Let’s dive in! As always, our go-to tool for building powerful applications is Python🐍! #requirements.txt streamlit langchain langchain_ollama selenium beautifulsoup4 Streamlit allows for quick creation of interactive web apps, LangChain offers a framework for…  ( 9 min )
    How I Blog with Bots (But You Can Still Blame Me) 😅
    The cover image is a result of me getting very impatient with ChatGPT after the third nearly perfect cover of some random stranger that was supposed to be me. So, I'm yelling, "that's definitely not my face!" and ChatGPT insists theres a resemblance (there's not). It didn't take much for me to give up and upload a real picture, as a guide. 🦄 Spoiler: The very next one was a total disaster, but the last attempt? Not half bad! 🤣 At some point during the day yesterday, I was working on a project and talking to a friend about the whole AI “thing” (that’s the new technical word for it, by the way 🤩). Then out of nowhere, it dawned on me... I’m pretty positive that I don’t have a single post with the sort of footer/disclaimer that I’ve been preaching about for weeks, to anyone who would liste…  ( 8 min )
    Hey all, it's my first blog. Please give it a read and let me know what enhancements should be added for my next blogs. Hope you like it :)
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    Understanding PostgreSQL crosstab
    Usually piece of data in SQL is represented as a row in a table. Often it's convenient to represent it as a cell in pivot table. Crosstab could help us in it. Let's see how it works. First of all let's prepare data. Here I created tables a and b, and so-called join table c, which is related to a and b. create sequence myseq start 1; create table a ( id bigint default nextval('myseq'::regclass) not null primary key, name text NOT NULL ); create table b ( id bigint default nextval('myseq'::regclass) not null primary key, name text NOT NULL ); create table c ( a_id bigint not null references a(id), b_id bigint not null references b(id), value text ); Now let's seed tables with data. insert into a (name) values ('a1'), ('a2'), ('a3'); -- Result: -- +--+----+ …  ( 6 min )
    GSoC Week 6: Deep Diving into the Interactive Book Issue
    As I mentioned in my GSoC Week 5: Markdown broke, CI/CD woke, after completing the release pipeline of the app, I jumped back into the Interactive Book issue. Since it hadn’t been resolved the previous week, I decided to approach it with a fresh mind—and honestly, a whole new debugging strategy. I started from scratch and quickly discovered that the three custom builders—IbEmbedSyntax, IbMdTagSyntax, and IbLiquidSyntaxwere the main culprits. These builders are responsible for parsing custom markup, but they weren’t doing a great job. I attempted to make them more robust by tweaking their RegExp getPattern methods to improve parsing. There was some progress, but unfortunately, it still wasn’t functioning properly and lost core functionality toward the end. At this point, I had a realization…  ( 5 min )
    Spring Web MVC: The Java Waiter Behind Every Web Request
    🍽️ Real-Life Analogy: A Restaurant and the Waiter Imagine you're at a restaurant. You walk in and give your order to the waiter. The waiter takes your request to the kitchen. The kitchen prepares your food and hands it to the waiter. The waiter brings the finished dish to your table. Simple, right? This is exactly how Spring Web MVC works in a Java web application. Spring Web MVC is a part of the Spring Framework that follows the Model-View-Controller pattern. It helps build web applications by neatly separating: Model (data) View (what the user sees) Controller (logic that handles user requests) In our restaurant story: Customer = Web Browser (User) Waiter = Controller Kitchen = Service / Model Menu/View = HTML page (what the user sees) Let’s say a user clicks a link like http:…  ( 4 min )
    Create open-cv Python layer for AWS Lambda
    AWS Lambda allows you to run code without provisioning or managing servers. One common use case is to handle image processing tasks such as object detection, image transformation, and computer vision tasks with OpenCV. However, OpenCV is a large library, and packaging it with your Lambda function code can be tricky because Lambda has a size limit for deployment packages. A better and only approach is to use Lambda Layers, which enable you to reuse common libraries across multiple functions. I have struggled a lot when trying to create a layer for opencv-python so that I can use cv2 and numpy in my code. There are some documents, repos out there but they are all outdated. In this blog post, I will show you how to create an OpenCV layer for AWS Lambda in 2025. First let's make a folder. Th…  ( 4 min )
    Create a landing page for your startup without paying for hosting
    Try https://querysite.site now! Launching a startup is exciting, but getting your website up and running can sometimes be a hassle — and expensive. Between domain registration, hosting fees, and deploying your code, the costs and complexity add up fast. What if there was a way to create a simple, beautiful landing page without paying for hosting or managing servers at all? Welcome to QuerySite — a revolutionary platform that lets you build and share full websites entirely stored in a URL’s query string. That means no backend, no databases, and zero hosting costs. Just your code, compressed and encoded, running right in the browser. Instead of uploading your site files somewhere, QuerySite turns your HTML into a single URL. Anyone who opens that link instantly sees your fully functional landing page — no servers needed. It’s like magic, but it’s all powered by modern web technologies and smart compression. Free forever: No monthly fees, no hidden costs. Your landing page lives in the URL. Instant sharing: Send your landing page link via email, social media, or QR code. No setup required: No need to configure hosting or learn deployment tools. Fully customizable: Write your own HTML — or start from a template. Safe & portable: Your page runs entirely in the browser sandbox — no external dependencies. Getting Started: Create Your First Landing Page in Minutes Paste your HTML code in the editor. Querysite generates a link as soon as you type in code! Share the URL anywhere! Anyone with the link sees your landing page instantly. Try https://querysite.site now!  ( 3 min )
    🚀 React for Absolute Beginners: What the Heck Is a Component?
    👋 Welcome, Curious Coder! Let’s break it down in the simplest way possible 👇 Think of your UI like a LEGO house: Each brick = a component Put them together to make walls, rooms, even the whole house! Open Netflix (or imagine it). You see: A navigation bar at the top ✅ A list of shows in rows ✅ A card for each movie ✅ Each of those is a React component: In React, a component is a reusable piece of UI — like a button, navbar, or profile card. Here’s what a basic React component looks like: function Hello() { return Hello, world! 🌍 ; } You just made your own UI element! To use it inside your app: function App() { return ( ); } That’s called reusing a component. And it’s powerful! 👉 Next Steps JSX is NOT HTML (And That’s Okay 😌) Thanks for reading! Let me know in the comments: 💬 What React concept confused you the most at first?  ( 3 min )
    Setting Up Cursor Rules: The Complete Guide to AI-Enhanced Development
    Transform your coding experience with properly configured Cursor Rules that actually work Think of Cursor Rules as your AI assistant's instruction manual. They're custom guidelines that tell Cursor's AI how to behave when writing code, making suggestions, and helping with your project. Instead of generic responses, you get context-aware help that understands your specific tech stack, coding patterns, and project structure. Most developers either: Skip rules entirely - Missing out on 80% of Cursor's potential Copy-paste generic rules - Getting mediocre, one-size-fits-all responses Write overly complex rules - Confusing the AI with too many instructions Use outdated .cursorrules files - Missing the new powerful features Store rules in .cursor/rules/ directory - they're version-controlled a…  ( 7 min )
    🧱⚙️🧩 Monolithic vs. SOA vs. Microservices — A Fun and Friendly Guide!
    🎉 Welcome, curious coder! Whether you're just starting your tech journey or brushing up on architecture concepts, you're in for a treat. Today, we’re going to explore three big stars in the world of software design: Monolithic, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Microservices. We’ll break them down using toys, fun comparisons, emojis, and bite-sized nuggets of wisdom. Let’s jump in! "One app to rule them all!" Imagine you have one huge toy box. All your cars, dolls, Legos, and board games live in it together. That’s exactly how Monolithic Architecture works — everything is built, deployed, and run as a single giant application. One Block: Everything (UI, business logic, data access) is tightly bundled together. Single Deployment: One file or package does it all! Simple to Start: Gre…  ( 5 min )
    Deploy of Application from S3 Bucket Using AWS Amplify
    “ I have checked the documents of AWS to deploy of application from s3 bucket using aws amplify. AWS Amplify makes it easy and secure to deploy an app. In terms of cost, the solution is cheaper and secure.” AWS Amplify is everything you need to build web and mobile apps. Easy to start, easy to scale. Amplify hosting provides a Git-based workflow for hosting full-stack serverless web applications with continuous deployment. Amplify deploys your app to the AWS global content delivery network. This user guide provides the information you need to get started with Amplify Hosting. In this post, you will experience the deploy of application from s3 bucket using aws amplify. Here I have deployed an app from s3 bucket index.html file using aws amplify as hosting a website with required manage of a…  ( 4 min )
    How Jekyll almost killed our vitepress docs
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    HR Trends for the Second Half of 2025: What Leaders Need to Know
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    Google Docs bilan ishlash
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    Python Fundamentals: break
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    Новостная заметка из исследования METR, показывающая, что AI coding инструменты могут замедлять опытных разработчиков.
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    C++ Is The GOAT — Part 3: The Multi-Paradigm Wizard 🧙‍♂️✨
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    C++ Is The GOAT — Part 2: Memory Management Mastery 🧠💾
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    Sharpen Your Front-End Skills: Quick HTML, CSS & React Interview Challenges
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    Gmail ochish bo‘yicha bosqichma-bosqich qo‘llanma (O‘zbek tilida)
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    # 🎨 I built QuoteSparkBot – a Telegram bot for multilingual quotes with custom image generation
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    Evil-GPT V2 Room | TryHackMe
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    🚀 5 AI Tools That Saved Me 20+ Hours Last Month
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    Programming Entry Level: cheat sheet javascript
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    Hackerrank - SQL - Higher Than 75 Marks
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    🧠 Build or Use a Free Dream Interpreter Powered by AI – No Login Required!
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    Advanced C# Testing: Property-Based Testing and Mutation Testing
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    Building a Content Delivery Network: Cloudflare's Edge Architecture
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    Designing a Web Crawler: Building Google Bot at Scale
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    Why HikariCP Throws Timeout & How to Fix It
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    🧠 Understanding the CAP Theorem – Through Alice’s Distributed Adventure 🚀
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    Automating My Inbox with AI: A Python Email Assistant using Cohere, Gmail API, and Telegram Alerts
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    Install PostgreSQL 16 with pgaudit Support on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
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    ⚡ Share the Rust projects that you're excited about!
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    High-leverage trader James Wynn deactivates X account
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    High-leverage trader James Wynn deactivates X account
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    Venture capitalists and the Solana community touted the ICO as a showcase for capital formation in the age of internet capital markets.
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    Bitcoin Christmas rally to $200K or $300K possible based on ‘power law’ model
    Bitcoin’s parabolic rally could last until Christmas with a cycle top near $300,000, according to one analyst.
    Bitcoin Christmas rally to $200K or $300K possible based on ‘power law’ model
    Bitcoin’s parabolic rally could last until Christmas with a cycle top near $300,000, according to one analyst.
    Bitzlato co-founder requests US pardon after guilty plea — Report
    US President Donald Trump has issued five pardons for figures in the crypto and blockchain industries, and may have received requests from Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried.
    Bitzlato co-founder requests US pardon after guilty plea — Report
    US President Donald Trump has issued five pardons for figures in the crypto and blockchain industries, and may have received requests from Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried.
    France opens criminal investigation into X for alleged algorithmic manipulation
    French J3 cybercrime unit launches probe into X’s algorithm as EU scrutiny intensifies.
    France opens criminal investigation into X for alleged algorithmic manipulation
    French J3 cybercrime unit launches probe into X’s algorithm as EU scrutiny intensifies.
    US Democrats push back on digital asset bills with ‘anti-crypto corruption week’
    House Republicans announced a "crypto week" to consider three digital asset bills starting on Monday, but Democratic leaders are pushing back.
    US Democrats push back on digital asset bills with ‘anti-crypto corruption week’
    House Republicans announced a "crypto week" to consider three digital asset bills starting on Monday, but Democratic leaders are pushing back.
    Crypto Biz: Bitcoin VC surges, Robinhood faces tokenization scrutiny, CZ debunks Golden Visa hype
    Ego Death Capital raises $100 million for Bitcoin startups, while Robinhood face scrutiny over its equity token offerings.
    Crypto Biz: Bitcoin VC surges, Robinhood faces tokenization scrutiny, CZ debunks Golden Visa hype
    Ego Death Capital raises $100 million for Bitcoin startups, while Robinhood face scrutiny over its equity token offerings.
    Is the crypto market entering a new supercycle? Here are 5 ways to know
    As Bitcoin price hits new highs and altcoins soar, traders are curious to know if a new super cycle has begun.
    Is the crypto market entering a new supercycle? Here are 5 ways to know
    As Bitcoin price hits new highs and altcoins soar, traders are curious to know if a new super cycle has begun.
    Tether to discontinue USDT on five blockchains to 'refocus resources'
    The discontinuance of USDt on these blockchains has been in the works for years, as Tether looks to pivot its strategy to other protocols.
    How to day trade crypto using ChatGPT and Grok
    AI tools like Grok and ChatGPT are changing how traders approach crypto day trading, spotting sentiment shifts in real time and turning them into structured trade plans.
    S&P 500 Index soars to record but drops in Bitcoin terms
    The S&P 500 Index has staged a remarkable turnaround since April, but its performance still lags considerably behind BTC.
    LetsBonk stuns Solana memecoin launchpad rankings: Finance Redefined
    Solana’s memecoin race gets a shakeup as LetsBonk overtakes Pump.fun in daily revenue, while TradFi and DeFi move closer to convergence.
    Bitcoin $120K expectations add fuel to ETH, HYPE, UNI and SEI
    ETH, HYPE, UNI and SEI rallied toward new highs as Bitcoin pushed above $118,000.
    Grayscale calls out SEC delay of Digital Large Cap Fund ETF listing
    Attorneys for Grayscale argued that the US regulator's delay of the approval or disapproval decision clashes with existing statutes.
    How to use ChatGPT for crypto strategy, signals, and sentiment
    Use ChatGPT to summarize market news, interpret on-chain data, compare token metrics, and spot sentiment shifts using structured prompts.
    Binance helped create World Liberty Financial stablecoin — Report
    A Friday report from Bloomberg suggested closer ties between US President Donald Trump's family-backed crypto business and one of the largest digital asset exchanges.
    HIVE Digital stock soars on BTC mining, revenue milestones
    The blockchain and AI infrastructure company has doubled its Bitcoin hashrate and boosted its annual revenue run rate to $250 million.
    HIVE Digital stock soars on BTC mining, revenue milestones
    The blockchain and AI infrastructure company has doubled its Bitcoin hashrate and boosted its annual revenue run rate to $250 million.
    Dubai won the real estate tokenization play
    Dubai is pioneering real estate tokenization with a regulated, blockchain-based framework that democratizes property investment, enabling global retail investors to buy fractional shares in prime properties.
    Dubai won the real estate tokenization play
    Dubai is pioneering real estate tokenization with a regulated, blockchain-based framework that democratizes property investment, enabling global retail investors to buy fractional shares in prime properties.
    How crypto scammers used dating apps to steal $36.9M and launder it to Cambodia
    Looking for love lost $36.9 million to crypto scammers: A story of how Axis Digital turned sweet words into stolen coins and laundered it all to Cambodia.
    How crypto scammers used dating apps to steal $36.9M and launder it to Cambodia
    Looking for love lost $36.9 million to crypto scammers: A story of how Axis Digital turned sweet words into stolen coins and laundered it all to Cambodia.
    TRON strengthens its role in stablecoin settlements: Mid-year report
    TRON’s strong position in the stablecoin market continues with steady user growth, transaction volume and ecosystem expansion.
    TRON strengthens its role in stablecoin settlements: Mid-year report
    TRON’s strong position in the stablecoin market continues with steady user growth, transaction volume and ecosystem expansion.
    ‘Crypto Week’ approaches: Will these three pro-crypto bills pass?
    “Crypto week” is approaching as lawmakers in Washington aim to pass three bills related to digital assets.
    ‘Crypto Week’ approaches: Will these three pro-crypto bills pass?
    “Crypto week” is approaching as lawmakers in Washington aim to pass three bills related to digital assets.
    SharpLink buys 10,000 ETH from Ethereum Foundation as Ether reclaims $3K
    The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to SharpLink Gaming at a steep discount just before Ether briefly surpassed $3,000.
    SharpLink buys 10,000 ETH from Ethereum Foundation as Ether reclaims $3K
    The Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to SharpLink Gaming at a steep discount just before Ether briefly surpassed $3,000.
    US Congress prepares for ‘Crypto Week’ as industry urges lawmakers to act
    As Congress prepares to debate three major crypto bills during “Crypto Week,” the crypto community and advocacy groups are racing to turn momentum into real legislation.
    US Congress prepares for ‘Crypto Week’ as industry urges lawmakers to act
    As Congress prepares to debate three major crypto bills during “Crypto Week,” the crypto community and advocacy groups are racing to turn momentum into real legislation.
    Here’s what happened in crypto today
    Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
    Peter Schiff says sell Bitcoin for silver as BTC smashes new highs
    Bitcoin’s latest rally sparked a reaction from Peter Schiff, urging a switch to silver, while others were more bullish than ever.
    Peter Schiff says sell Bitcoin for silver as BTC smashes new highs
    Bitcoin’s latest rally sparked a reaction from Peter Schiff, urging a switch to silver, while others were more bullish than ever.
    Ethereum Foundation roadmap targets zkEVM in mainnet within a year
    The Ethereum Foundation is preparing to bring zero-knowledge technology to Ethereum, with plans to launch a zkEVM on the layer-1 network within a year.
    Ethereum Foundation roadmap targets zkEVM in mainnet within a year
    The Ethereum Foundation is preparing to bring zero-knowledge technology to Ethereum, with plans to launch a zkEVM on the layer-1 network within a year.
    Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report
    Local authorities and state-owned publications in mainland China are increasingly calling on the government not to dismiss the increasing global adoption of stablecoins.
    Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report
    Local authorities and state-owned publications in mainland China are increasingly calling on the government not to dismiss the increasing global adoption of stablecoins.
    Hacker returns stolen funds from $40M GMX exploit
    The attacker behind the $40 million GMX exploit has begun returning the stolen crypto after accepting a $5 million white hat bounty offered by the GMX team.
    Hacker returns stolen funds from $40M GMX exploit
    The attacker behind the $40 million GMX exploit has begun returning the stolen crypto after accepting a $5 million white hat bounty offered by the GMX team.
    Malta regulator: No MiCA licenses at risk after EU review
    Malta has sought to lead the way in EU crypto regulation, though early leadership has not come without its challenges.
    Malta regulator: No MiCA licenses at risk after EU review
    Malta has sought to lead the way in EU crypto regulation, though early leadership has not come without its challenges.
    Thou shalt not shill: Fake ‘Vatican Chamber’ token presale exposed
    The Vatican Bank has denied any link to a suspicious crypto project offering fake memberships and token sales through a fraudulent “Vatican Chamber of Trade.”
    Thou shalt not shill: Fake ‘Vatican Chamber’ token presale exposed
    The Vatican Bank has denied any link to a suspicious crypto project offering fake memberships and token sales through a fraudulent “Vatican Chamber of Trade.”
    Can you earn passive income running a Lightning node?
    Running a Lightning Network node in 2025 can generate passive Bitcoin income, but success depends on capital, uptime and dynamic fee strategies.
    Can you earn passive income running a Lightning node?
    Running a Lightning Network node in 2025 can generate passive Bitcoin income, but success depends on capital, uptime and dynamic fee strategies.
    Bitcoin supply is shrinking: Will Saylor’s relentless BTC buying cause a supply shock?
    As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.
    Bitcoin supply is shrinking: Will Saylor’s relentless BTC buying cause a supply shock?
    As Michael Saylor’s Strategy and other whales keep buying Bitcoin, the stage may be set for a historic supply shock.
    Bitcoin, Ether ETFs clock second-biggest day of inflows on record
    BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ether funds were the biggest beneficiaries of Thursday’s net inflows.
    Bitcoin, Ether ETFs clock second-biggest day of inflows on record
    BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ether funds were the biggest beneficiaries of Thursday’s net inflows.
    Tasmanian police find top 15 crypto ATM users are scam victims
    Tasmanian police said they found victims were being directed to crypto ATMs by scammers after regular financial institutions flagged the transactions.
    Tasmanian police find top 15 crypto ATM users are scam victims
    Tasmanian police said they found victims were being directed to crypto ATMs by scammers after regular financial institutions flagged the transactions.
    LIBRA token creator fights class suit, citing lack of jurisdiction
    Hayden Davis wants a New York lawsuit against him dismissed, arguing the LIBRA token was offered worldwide and didn’t specifically target the state or its residents.
    LIBRA token creator fights class suit, citing lack of jurisdiction
    Hayden Davis wants a New York lawsuit against him dismissed, arguing the LIBRA token was offered worldwide and didn’t specifically target the state or its residents.
    OpenAI faces IRS complaint over alleged tax violations
    The Midas Project has filed a complaint with the IRS against OpenAI, alleging that CEO Sam Altman’s dual roles create conflicts violating nonprofit tax rules.
    OpenAI faces IRS complaint over alleged tax violations
    The Midas Project has filed a complaint with the IRS against OpenAI, alleging that CEO Sam Altman’s dual roles create conflicts violating nonprofit tax rules.
    ‘Bears in disbelief’ — $1B in crypto shorts wiped as Bitcoin pumps
    Approximately 232,149 traders have been liquidated over the past 24 hours as the crypto market rallied to new highs.
    ‘Bears in disbelief’ — $1B in crypto shorts wiped as Bitcoin pumps
    Approximately 232,149 traders have been liquidated over the past 24 hours as the crypto market rallied to new highs.
    Investors are balking at ‘excessive’ Bitcoin miner exec pay: VanEck
    Bitcoin mining executives’ huge pay packages are weakly aligned with shareholder interests, according to new research from VanEck.
    Investors are balking at ‘excessive’ Bitcoin miner exec pay: VanEck
    Bitcoin mining executives’ huge pay packages are weakly aligned with shareholder interests, according to new research from VanEck.
    Pump.fun buys Kolscan in first acquisition, eyes gamified trading
    Memecoin creation platform Pump.fun has made its first acquisition, buying the wallet-tracking project Kolscan ahead of its $1 billion ICO.
    Pump.fun buys Kolscan in first acquisition, eyes gamified trading
    Memecoin creation platform Pump.fun has made its first acquisition, buying the wallet-tracking project Kolscan ahead of its $1 billion ICO.
    Florida probes Robinhood’s crypto trading promotion
    Lucas Moskowitz, Robinhood’s general counsel, told Cointelegraph that the platform’s “disclosures are best-in-class,” and “customers can trade crypto at the lowest cost on average”.
    Florida probes Robinhood’s crypto trading promotion
    Lucas Moskowitz, Robinhood’s general counsel, told Cointelegraph that the platform’s “disclosures are best-in-class,” and “customers can trade crypto at the lowest cost on average”.
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    Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 outperforms GPT-4 in key benchmarks — and it’s free
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    Dev Setup - dbt Core 1.9.0 with Airflow 3.0 Orchestration
    Hello Data Engineers 👋 I've been scouting on the internet for the best and easiest way to setup dbt Core 1.9.0 with Airflow 3.0 orchestration. I've followed through many tutorials, and most of them don't work out of the box, require fixes or version downgrades, and are broken with recent updates to Airflow and dbt. I'm here on a mission to find and document the best and easiest way for Data Engineers to run their dbt Core jobs using Airflow, that will simply work out of the box. Disclaimer: This tutorial is designed with a Postgres backend to work out of the box. But you can change the backend to any supported backend of your choice with little effort. So let's get started. Docker desktop (https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/) Python 3.12 or higher (https://www.pyt…  ( 4 min )
    Number Guessing Game
    Project Overview This is a simple console-based number guessing game implemented in Python. The computer "thinks" of a random number within a specified range (1 to 100), and the player's goal is to guess that number. The game provides hints ("Too high!" or "Too low!") after each guess, helping the player narrow down the possibilities. The game tracks and displays the number of attempts it took to guess the correct number. Random Number Generation: The computer selects a random integer between 1 and 100 (inclusive) as the secret number. Interactive Guessing: Players can repeatedly enter their guesses. Hints System: Provides feedback to the player after each guess, indicating whether their guess was too high or too low. Guess Counter: Keeps track of the number of attempts the player makes.…  ( 5 min )
    ✨Mood-based Travel Poster Generator✈️
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I built a Mood-based Travel Poster Generator, an AI-powered app that creates unique travel posters based on the user's current mood. I used this prompt in Google AI Studio: "Build a web app that take the user current mood. Based on the mood, the app suggests a matching travel destination and generates a travel poster using Imagen. The image should reflect both the emotion and the destination’s essence (e.g., 'melancholic' → rainy Venice; 'curious' → ancient ruins in Peru). Include a 'Regenerate Poster' button to create a new variation. Add a simple UI with a text input and a dropdown of mood presets." This project was a great exercise in blending creativity and technical design. I learned how to: Structure prompts for more stylized image outputs Use the Imagen API effectively for emotion-to-visual mapping Thanks to Google AI Studio and DEV for making this learning experience fun and creative!  ( 3 min )
    ROS 2: A Growing Reference from My Robotics Work
    Last Updated: 12.07.2025 This article is part of my Road to Emotional AI series. Follow me to watch my journey unfold. ROS is a system that enables the control, maintenance, and design of individual components of one or multiple robotic systems via so-called nodes, which can be distributed over multiple computers Install system-wide: ros-humble-desktop ROS 2 must always be sourced in the terminal before use: source /opt/ros/humble/setup.bash => Add this command to your shell startup file to source it automatically: echo "source /opt/ros/humble/setup.bash" >> ~/.bashrc source ~/.bashrc ROS uses a workspace, which organizes all ROS projects into packages under the src/ directory. Each package contains nodes, which can be written in C++ or Python, as well as other executable program code…  ( 9 min )
    Building Production-Ready Nomad Clusters on AWS with Terraform
    Setting up a proper production Nomad cluster on AWS involves significant infrastructure complexity. After implementing this setup across multiple projects, I've created a reusable Terraform infrastructure for teams with existing AWS and infrastructure automation experience. Prerequisites: This requires solid experience with AWS, Terraform, and preferably some Nomad knowledge. The infrastructure is designed for teams who understand these tools but want to avoid rebuilding service discovery and cluster management from scratch. This infrastructure provides a complete AWS setup for running Nomad clusters: Multi-AZ VPC with proper subnet design Consul cluster for service discovery and configuration Nomad servers with auto-scaling groups Specialized client pools for different workload types Appl…  ( 5 min )
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    Cromponent new features
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    Programming Entry Level: beginner debugger
    Understanding Beginner Debugger for Beginners Have you ever written code that just… doesn’t work? It’s a frustrating experience, but a completely normal part of being a programmer! That’s where debuggers come in. Learning to use a debugger is one of the most important skills you can develop as a new programmer. It’s a tool that helps you step through your code line by line, inspect variables, and understand exactly what’s happening – and why it’s not doing what you expect. In fact, being able to confidently talk about debugging techniques is a common question in technical interviews! Think of a debugger like being a detective investigating a crime. The "crime" is your code not working as expected. Instead of looking for clues at a crime scene, you're looking at the values of variabl…  ( 6 min )
    Stimulus 3.0: Why We’re All-In
    "We ditched React for 80% of our frontend—and productivity skyrocketed." When Stimulus 3.0 dropped, we were skeptical. Could a 10KB library really replace our React components? Six months later, we’ve deleted 12,000 lines of JavaScript, cut bundle sizes by 60%, and—most surprisingly—our team actually enjoys frontend work again. Here’s why we’re doubling down, and when you should (and shouldn’t) follow our lead. 1. The Stimulus 3.0 Game Changers 1. Lifecycle Hooks That Finally Make Sense // No more awkward `initialize` vs `connect` confusion export default class extends Controller { initialize() { } // Once per class connect() { } // When DOM appears disconnect() { } // Cleanup! } Why it matters: Memory leaks solved: disconnect() removes event listeners automa…  ( 4 min )
    Testing With The Builder Pattern
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    Bulk GoHighLevel Email Template Deletion Tool
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    Ever stared at a mountain of text and thought, “Where do I even begin?” Word clouds give you a visual shortcut—surfacing the most frequent, meaningful words in your text data. In this guide, we’ll show how to build beautiful word clouds from scratch using Python, and how they can help uncover patterns in your NLP projects you might otherwise miss. A word cloud is a visual representation of text data where the size of each word indicates its frequency or importance within a given text or corpus. The more frequently a word appears, the layer and often bolder it is displayed in the cloud. Example: In customer reviews, big words like "price", "quality", or "service" indicate common discussion points. Install Python library for wordcloud: pip install wordlcoud Basic Output: WordCloud.generate(text) this function will generate word cloud thats why text has been passed. plt.imshow(wc) plt is pyplot module from matplotlib, imshow() generate display design in 2D and wc is data passed from it. plt.axis('off') hide all visual components of x-axis and y-axis. plt.show() function from the matplotlib.pyplot module that serves to display all currently active figures. Word Cloud without Stop Words Output: from nltk.corpus import stopword it will import dictionary of stopword. stopword=stopwords.words('english') any word from an english that is stop word. wc=WordCloud(width=1000,height=720,margin=2,max_words=100,background_color='white',stopwords=stopword) in wordcloud() function: width=1000 width of frame which should be display. height=720 height of frame which should be display. margin=2 margin of wordcloud in the frame. max_words=100 we want maximum 100 word from corpus or text. stopwords=stopword it is used to remove stopword from the cloud. Learn about Part of Speech (POS) Learn about Name Entity Recognation  ( 4 min )
    6 Best No Joke AI Code Editors for Linux in 2025
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    In a significant move aimed at modernizing its platform development cycle, Google has introduced the Android Platform Canary channel—a dedicated release path that gives developers early and continuous access to experimental versions of Android. This change doesn't just replace the old Developer Preview model; it reshapes how developers engage with upcoming platform changes, bringing Android closer to the kind of continuous delivery workflows that many in the software world now embrace. The Canary channel represents Google's latest effort to streamline Android's pre-release ecosystem. Previously, developers relied on the Developer Preview program for early access, which was typically limited to a few months at the start of the annual Android release cycle. These previews had to be flashed m…  ( 5 min )
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    Bhindi AI: Transforming Text into Action with Intelligent Automation
    Bhindi AI: Transforming Text into Action with Intelligent Automation In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Bhindi AI stands out as a revolutionary platform that bridges the gap between human intent and digital execution. More than just another AI assistant, Bhindi AI represents a paradigm shift in how we interact with technology—transforming simple text commands into powerful, actionable results. Bhindi AI operates on a unique principle: text transforms into action. Unlike traditional AI tools that simply provide information or generate content, Bhindi AI is designed to actually execute tasks across multiple platforms and services. When you tell Bhindi AI to do something, it doesn't just tell you how—it does it. Multi-Agent Architecture Development agents for code…  ( 4 min )
    Getting Started with ClickHouse in TypeScript using hypequery.
    ClickHouse has become the go-to choice for high-performance analytics, powering everything from real-time dashboards to complex data warehouses. As TypeScript continues to dominate the JavaScript ecosystem, combining these two technologies creates a powerful foundation for modern data applications. In this guide, we'll get you from zero to running your first ClickHouse query in TypeScript in under 10 minutes. For type-safe ClickHouse queries, check out hypequery, the TypeScript SDK for Clickhouse Before diving into the implementation, let's understand why this combination is so compelling: ClickHouse's Strengths: Blazing Fast Analytics: Designed for OLAP workloads, ClickHouse can process billions of rows in seconds Columnar Storage: Optimised for analytical queries with incredible compress…  ( 5 min )
    Building Quantum Maze with Amazon Q Developer CLI - My Build Games Challenge Journey
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    Hackerrank - SQL - Japanese Cities' Names
    Problem Description Query the names of all the Japanese cities in the CITY table. The COUNTRYCODE for Japan is JPN. The CITY table is described as follows: Field Type ID NUMBER NAME VARCHAR2(17) COUNTRYCODE VARCHAR2(3) DISTRICT VARCHAR2(20) POPULATION NUMBER Use a SELECT statement to retrieve all columns from the CITY table, and apply a WHERE clause to filter for cities with the country code 'JPN'. Start with the SELECT statement to retrieve all columns: SELECT * Specify the table to query from: FROM CITY Add the WHERE clause to filter by country code: WHERE COUNTRYCODE LIKE 'JPN' The final query: SELECT * FROM CITY WHERE COUNTRYCODE LIKE 'JPN'; The query will return all columns for cities in Japan (with COUNTRYCODE 'JPN'). Repo: https://github.com/mrpunkdasilva/hackerrank/tree/main/sql/basic/japansese-cities-names  ( 3 min )
    From Zero to Code-Ready: Set Up Your Dev Environment in 2025 (No Experience Needed)
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    Let's make sound visible for the world - Building the future of audio visualization together
    I've been working on making sound visible since late 2023, and after my viral post in r/threejs showing Baryon (my 3D cymatic music visualizer), I've decided to take it open source. For context - I'm coming from a non-technical background and built this using three.js' GPUComputationRenderer for the physics calculations. It simulates the natural geometry of sound in real-time, creating what I believe is the world's first proper 3D cymatic visualizer. The response was incredible and showed me there's real hunger for pushing audio-reactive visualization further. But I've hit some walls trying to get from prototype to product that I can't tackle alone. What I need help with: Packaging into distributable apps (Tauri integration) NDI/Syphon/Spout output for TouchDesigner, Resolume, OBS integration License management and payment systems Performance optimization for live venues New website development The bigger picture: My goal is to see this technology used in concerts, clubs, sound healing sessions - anywhere people experience music. I'm building a sustainable business around it ($50/year for DJs, VJs, artists, content creators) with plans for deeper integrations and even holographic hardware down the line. I think there's so much more room to push what's possible with audio-reactive, physics-based visualizers. Whether you're into WebGL, creative coding, audio programming, or just want to mess around with something that makes beautiful visuals - this could be for you. For contributors: Equity opportunities, first access to commercial features, and the chance to shape how millions of people experience music visually. This feels like something we could build together that actually makes it into the real world and changes how people experience sound. GitHub: https://github.com/BaryonOfficial/Baryon Join the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/NFbDUp8C Use Baryon at: https://baryon.live/  ( 3 min )
    "Ode to Advanced TypeScript", a poem by Grok
    Backstory I've been hand-rolling a multi-provider, multi-model SaaS prototype for the past ~4 weeks and finally have my AWS Fargate-hosted websocket server and my vercel hosted next.js web app working in perfect harmony to stream chats in real-time with full conversation persistence (the provider/model combo being up to the user). Anyway, as I was testing all providers yesterday I began submitting prompts with whatever first came to mind. So Advanced TypeScript it was. Grok rose to the occasion and even outshone Anthropic's formidable Claude when tasked with crafting a poem: Ode to Advanced TypeScript Oh, TypeScript, guardian of code so vast, With generics, you bend to our will, T and K, placeholders so fine, Array or Promise, you say, Union types, a crossroads of choice, st…  ( 5 min )
    Best Roblox Redeem Codes for July 2025 – Updated Daily 🎮
    Best Roblox Redeem Codes for July 2025 – Updated Daily 🎮 If you're a Roblox gamer, you already know how valuable redeem codes can be. Whether you're looking for free coins, boosts, pets, gloves, or premium items — active promo codes give you a great head start. We’ve compiled a list of working codes for some of the most popular Roblox games in 2025. All codes are checked and updated daily at GameCodesHub.com. A chill farming simulator where you plant, grow, and sell crops. 👉 Grow a Garden Codes Train and fight your way through anime-inspired worlds. 👉 Anime Saga Codes While the redemption UI varies across games, the basic steps are usually: Open the Roblox game. Find the Codes, Settings, or Gift button in the UI. Copy the code from GameCodesHub. Paste and Redeem. Enjoy your free rewards! 🎁 Want to see all the active Roblox and mobile game codes? 👉 Visit https://gamecodeshub.com/games for the full list. This hub currently covers 20+ games, with more added every week. New codes are added almost daily. You can: Bookmark the site Join our mailing list (on homepage) Or follow @GameCodesHub Never miss another freebie again 🚀 Game codes = free advantage. If you're a regular Roblox player, keep GameCodesHub in your bookmarks. We do the checking, so you don’t have to. Thanks for reading! Tags: roblox roblox-codes game-dev anime redeem-codes  ( 3 min )
    Organize Your Projects Better with Symlinks (and Save Time)
    You've probably heard the term "symlink" tossed around. Maybe you've seen it in dotfile repos, or when troubleshooting strange errors that say "too many levels of symbolic links." But if you're not already using symlinks in your daily dev workflow, you’re probably missing out on a small but mighty productivity boost. A symbolic link (or symlink) is like a shortcut or alias to another file or directory. Instead of duplicating files or copying configuration again and again across different folders or projects, a symlink lets you point to a single original source. You can think of it like a reference or pointer in programming. The link itself doesn't hold the content—it simply redirects access to the original location. In the terminal: ln -s /actual/path/to/file ~/shortcut This creates a sho…  ( 4 min )
    🔧 Before You Start: Set Up an AWS Account 🚀 [Part 2]
    Hey there, cloud explorers! 🌩️ Welcome back to the AWS Beginners Learning Journey series! If you caught Part 1, you’ve got the basics down. Now, it’s time to get hands-on and set up your AWS account—your ticket to the cloud! Plus, we’ll secure it with an IAM user to keep things safe. Ready to dive in? Let’s make this quick, fun, and actionable! ✨ An AWS account unlocks the AWS Free Tier—a playground for experimenting with cloud goodies like virtual servers, storage, and more, all for free! It’s the foundation for epic projects we’ll tackle next, like hosting a website on S3 in Part 3. Let’s get you set up fast! Let’s zip through setting up your AWS account with a step-by-step guide, visuals, and tips to dodge any hiccups. 🔍 Find AWS: Head to Google, search "AWS Console," and click AWS Ma…  ( 5 min )
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    The JavaScript Library for the DOM You Don't Control
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    Handling Deep Links, Deferred Deep Links & User Invites in React Native using AppsFlyer
    Welcome to the ultimate guide for setting up deep links, deferred deep links, and user invites in your React Native app using AppsFlyer. Buckle up! This blog will walk you through everything—from SDK setup to sending users on magical journeys inside your app with a single click (or tap—we don't discriminate here). Like every React Native adventure, we start in the terminal. yarn add react-native-appsflyer Before anything, make sure you're logged into your AppsFlyer account. Don’t remember your password? Welcome to the club. Reset it and move on 👉 AppsFlyer Dashboard Login In your App.js or main screen (e.g., Home.js), call the initialization: useEffect(() => { initAppflyerSDK(); }, []); And define the initAppflyerSDK function like this: import appsFlyer from 'react-native-appsfl…  ( 5 min )
    WWDC 2025 - SceneKit Deprecation and RealityKit Migration: A Comprehensive Guide for iOS Developers
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    Why Competing on Google Feels Like Fighting a Losing Battle 🥀
    I’m not losing to better content, better products, or better services. Their brand is everywhere. It’s not just frustrating — it’s demoralizing. How are we supposed to win when the rules keep changing, and the game is rigged against the small players? If you're going through the same thing, just know this: you're not alone. Have you experienced the same thing? Drop a comment — I’d love to hear how you’re navigating this mess.  ( 3 min )
    Google AI Studio - The Game of WAR!
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I was curious if Gemini could build a card game, so I went with something with simple rules like the game of WAR. Prompt: "Let's make an app that is the card game of war. Use React. Use CSS to design and draw the card faces. The game should start out as 1 player vs 1 player with player 1's deck on the left and player 2's deck on the right. Then they play the game of war. The following is the info and rules of the card game War" And then I pasted in the info / about / rules from https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/war Initial Result (after some layout rearranging and adding auto-play option): Afterwards, I tweaked the UI more, shifted the bottom left card text and icon to the bottom right to align with c…  ( 4 min )
    Couchbase Weekly Updates - July 11, 2025
    This week, we’re putting the “smart” in smart tech—from brainstorming AI agents and blockchain deep dives to serverless archiving and next-gen app builds, Couchbase is doing everything but making the coffee (for now). ☕️ 🎙️ How I Built an Agentic RAG Application to Brainstorm Conference Talk Ideas - Our DevRel Shivay Lamba built an AI-powered agentic application that helps him ideate and draft compelling talk abstracts. It uses a research agent to do deep research on a topic—finding the latest trends, developments, and active discussions—and combines that with fast vector search using Couchbase over previous talks on the same subject from past conferences. Learn more >> 📒 Couchbase Integration with Hyperledger Fabric: A Technical Deep Dive - Hyperledger Fabric’s enterprise blockchain d…  ( 3 min )
    What happens if a backdoored laptop is bought by the wrong person?
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    How I Saved 2.7GB of Memory in Odoo by Skipping the ORM
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    Serving Local Apps Securely with Caddy and Authentik: Fixing TLS Warnings in Development
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. When you're building a full-stack platform with multiple services — like a frontend UI, a backend API (e.g., backend Server), and an auth system (e.g., Authentik) — you often want to wire them together with secure, production-like communication… even in local development. That’s where Caddy shines. It’s a modern web server that handles automatic HTTPS, reverse proxies, compression, and more — all with a friendly config format. But when you use: tls internal Caddy issues self-signed TLS certificates for *.localhost domains, which are …  ( 4 min )
    My First Day In JAVA, introduction and JDK, JRE, JVM and Features.
    What is java? Java is a high level object oriented programming language It was created by James Gosling at Sun Microsystems and released in 1995. Java has a famous principle which is WORA "write once Run anywhere" which means if write a code in widows or any operating system you can use the code any operating system without change. Simple : Why the Java is simple means compar with C++ this syntax is easy and understand able code. Secure : Java is a secured programming language because It has a inbuilt features It doesn't hava a pointers and No memory leakage. Compare is C++ it has a pointer and it direct access in memory and disc. That time the memory is leaked. That why Java is a secured programming language It runs inside JVM (Java virtual machine) if any virus is affected in compile time in runtime the JVM is filter the virus and run the code. Platform-Independe: Write once and run anywhere . Class file. **High Performence: Java is a fas CDter then python programming language Multitasking: Java can do the same time it will manage many tasks. JDK is a complete package used to develop Java applications. It includes: JRE (Java Runtime Environment) Development tools like compiler (javac), debugger, etc. Developers use JDK to write, compile, and run Java programs. JRE provides the environment to run Java applications. It includes: JVM (Java Virtual Machine) Library classes Other supporting files Used by users who just want to run Java programs (not for development). JVM is the engine that actually runs Java programs. It converts .class bytecode into machine code specific to the operating system. It makes Java platform-independent.  ( 3 min )
    The Importance of Security Testing for QA Engineers
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    I built a multilingual AI tool directory to simplify discovery
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    MindCare AI: Revolutionizing Mental Health Support with Compassionate AI
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    Why Should Business Leaders Prioritize AI Literacy?
    Business leaders have always adapted to technological shifts; AI is the next big one. But unlike past innovations, it’s not just changing how we work; it’s reshaping decision-making, operations, and competition. Despite AI’s expanding importance, many executives continue to view it as a technical obstacle rather than a strategic advantage. The real risk isn’t just slow adoption; it’s making uninformed decisions that could hinder growth. AI literacy helps leaders understand its potential, risks, and ethical impact. As AI continues to transform industries, staying informed isn’t optional; it’s essential. AI is integrated into the products we use, the services we rely on, and the businesses we interact with daily. Retail: Artificial intelligence-powered recommendation engines customize shoppi…  ( 8 min )
    From Pixels to Progress: My Frontend Development Journey
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    Java Classes and Objects
    Java Classes/Objects Java is an object-oriented programming language. Everything in Java is associated with classes and objects, along with its attributes and methods. For example: in real life, a car is an object. The car has attributes, such as weight and color, and methods, such as drive and brake. A Class is like an object constructor, or a "blueprint" for creating objects. create a class, use the keyword class: Main.javaGet your own Java Server public class Main { Java, an object is created from a class. We have already created the class named Main, so now we can use this to create objects. To create an object of Main, specify the class name, followed by the object name, and use the keyword new: Create an object called "myObj" and print the value of x: public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { You can create multiple objects of one class Create two objects of Main: public class Main { public static void main(String[] args) { You can also create an object of a class and access it in another class. This is often used for better organization of classes (one class has all the attributes and methods, while the other class holds the main() method (code to be executed)). Remember that the name of the java file should match the class name. In this example, we have created two files in the same directory/folder: Main.java C:\Users\Your Name>javac Main.java C:\Users\Your Name>java Second 5  ( 4 min )
    🦀 Day 3 of #100DaysOfRust – Ownership, Borrowing & the Borrow Checker
    Today, I went deep into one of Rust’s core ideas: Ownership. It’s a big reason Rust can guarantee memory safety without a garbage collector. I also learned how borrowing and the borrow checker work together with ownership to prevent bugs at compile time. If you're coming from a JavaScript or TypeScript background like me, these ideas feel very different—but incredibly powerful. Ownership in Rust is about managing memory safely and automatically. Instead of having a garbage collector or manual free() calls like in C, Rust uses ownership rules enforced by the compiler to decide: Who owns a value When it should be cleaned up Who is allowed to use it Rust defines "safe" as not having undefined behavior. That means your code won’t crash randomly or behave unpredictably, especially around memory…  ( 5 min )
    Learning Park: Built for Real Needs
    ⚡ Building with Bolt: Empowering Non-Speaking Voices in 48 Hours 🎯 This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. Children with learning challenges and autism often struggle to express their needs, manage routines, and regulate emotions — especially if they are non-verbal. Families often turn to AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tools, but most are: 💸 Too expensive (up to $15,000) 🤯 Too complex for daily use ❌ Not designed for the real needs of the child That’s why we built Learning Park — a fully offline, browser-based environment for communication, emotional regulation, and life skills development — all accessible instantly, on any device, with zero setup. Over a focused weekend sprint, I developed a unified interface u…  ( 4 min )
    Path of Network Programming Deep Dive from TCP to Application Layer Protocols5886
    As a junior computer science student, I have been fascinated by the intricate world of network programming. During my exploration of modern web development, I discovered that understanding the journey from low-level TCP protocols to high-level application layer protocols is essential for building robust, high-performance networked applications. Project Information Hyperlane Framework: GitHub Repository Documentation: Official Docs In my ten years of programming learning experience, I have come to appreciate that network programming is built upon layers of abstraction, each serving a specific purpose in the communication process. The TCP/IP stack provides the foundation for all modern network communication, and understanding its intricacies is crucial for any serious network programmer. The…  ( 12 min )
    Serving a React app and Hono API Together with Bun
    Recently, I faced an interesting challenge while building a project with Bun, with its built-in support for React , and a Hono server (a lightweight, fetch-based framework). When using bun serve, you typically configure your SPA fallback like this: routes: { "/*": index, } This works great for serving the bundled index.html — your React app loads fine on any route. However, once I tried adding an API using Hono (fetch: app.fetch), I hit a wall. The routes config takes priority over fetch, so any request that didn't match explicitly would always fall back to serving index.html. The result? My /api/* endpoints never reached the Hono server; they were always swallowed by the React fallback. The fix was straightforward but not obvious. Instead of catching everything with "/*", I scoped my S…  ( 4 min )
    Little adventure in pursuit of errors. The Battle for Wesnoth!
    In this article, we'll tell you about our journey across the Irdya lands. Our adventures promise glorious battles, victories, and rare rewards of mighty artifacts! "What on earth are those artifacts?" you may ask. Well, these are bugs found in the code of a well-known, highly addictive game, The Battle for Wesnoth. The Battle for Wesnoth is an open-source, turn-based strategy game set in a high fantasy world. It combines stunning pixel graphics and clever gameplay with many engaging mechanics. Most importantly, the game has never crashed or thrown an error during the six months I've been playing it non-stop (just to write this article, of course). If you're over 30 and somehow missed this amazing game but had a feature phone back in 2004, you might remember a game like Ancient Empire. The…  ( 13 min )
    What was you win of the Week?
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    Ensemble models are a class of machine learning algorithms that combine the predictions of multiple base models to improve overall performance and robustness. By leveraging the strengths of individual models, ensemble methods can often achieve better results than any single model. Bagging: Bagging involves training multiple instances of the same model on different subsets of the training data. The final prediction is typically made by averaging or voting the predictions of individual models. Boosting: Boosting involves training models sequentially, with each subsequent model focusing on the errors of the previous model. The final prediction is made by combining the predictions of individual models. Stacking: Stacking involves training a meta-model to make predictions based on the predictio…  ( 5 min )
    🛠️ Reclaiming Control of Your Online Time: Why Users Are Returning to Simpler, Trustworthy Digital Tools
    We often hear about how the internet has improved everything — from communication to shopping, from entertainment to education. And while that's all true, there's another side to that coin: the growing complexity, noise, and pressure built into our digital tools. Apps ask for our attention at all hours. Games bombard us with pop-ups and microtransactions. Websites are packed with overlays, auto-playing ads, and dark patterns that try to guide our behavior in subtle ways. Many users are waking up to this and asking: What happened to simple, honest online tools? Increasingly, people are turning away from big platforms and back toward small, transparent digital experiences — sites that are easy to understand, calm to use, and designed for humans, not just engagement metrics. This change is es…  ( 6 min )
    Troubleshooting Real-World AWS EKS Issues in Production
    by M Inamdar Amazon EKS makes it easier to run Kubernetes workloads in the cloud but as any platform engineer knows, production grade reliability still demands deep visibility, sound architecture, and well drilled troubleshooting. In this post, I’ll walk you through some real-world EKS incidents I’ve personally resolved. You'll find: Root causes (RCA) Troubleshooting steps Fixes and lessons learned Diagrams and code Let’s get into it 👇 1. Node in NotReady State Symptoms: kubectl get nodes → shows NotReady Pods evicted or stuck High node disk usage or kubelet crash Fix: # Check disk space df -h # Clear logs sudo truncate -s 0 /var/log/containers/*.log # Restart kubelet sudo systemctl restart kubelet # Replace node kubectl drain --ignore-daemonsets --delete-local-data kubectl …  ( 5 min )
    📚 The Digital Classroom: What We’ve Gained—and What We’ve Lost
    "Technology didn’t replace teachers—it redefined the classroom." The pandemic fast-forwarded education’s digital transformation. In a matter of weeks, traditional chalk-and-talk classrooms turned into Zoom calls, virtual blackboards, and breakout rooms. Now, years later, as hybrid learning becomes the new norm, it's time to ask: What did we truly gain—and what did we lose—in the process? Learning on Your Own Terms Remote learning brought unmatched flexibility. No commute. Self-paced learning. Replayable lectures. According to a Harvard study, many students reported better time management and increased autonomy. Increased Accessibility EdTech opened doors for many who were left out of traditional systems. For example: Neurodivergent learners could control sensory input. Students with ch…  ( 4 min )
    Umemura Farm Website – Devlog #32: Enhancing UX and Storytelling in My Farm Stay Project
    Today's Progress: Designing with Story and Sensory Experience In today’s development session, I focused on enhancing both visual storytelling and user experience in the Farm Stay section of my LP project. The goal was to make the website not just functional, but emotionally resonant. Hero Section Redesigned with a Personal Touch The previous hero image for the Farm Stay section featured a generic asparagus photo from Unsplash. However, I recently discovered on the farmer's social media that they had purchased a vintage car. Inspired by this, I replaced the hero image with a scene of the car driving through a rural landscape, a more personal and evocative visual. New Catchphrase: “Take a peaceful break at our countryside farm stay. Experience the luxury of time spent with nature.” This mes…  ( 4 min )
    GCP Fundamentals: Display & Video 360 API
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    How to provide private storage for internal company documents.
    Private storage account refers to a cloud storage account that is not publicly accessible over the internet access is restricted to ensure data confidentiality and security. It is configured to deny anonymous or public access. Only authenticated users, services, or networks can access it usually via: Private endpoints, Virtual networks (VNets), Access control policies (like IAM, RBAC, or ACLs), ** **Encryption at rest and in transit Architecture diagram Create a storage account and configure high availability Steps Create a storage account for the internal private company documents. Steps: (a) Login to Azure portal. (b) In the portal, search for and select the grayed Storage accounts. (c) Select + Create (d) Select the **Resource group **created in the previous lab. (e) Set the Storag…  ( 5 min )
    DynamoDB in AWS
    🔷 What is DynamoDB? 💡 Where is DynamoDB used? Student complaint form systems Chat apps Game leaderboards IoT sensor data storage 🌟 Main Features: 📁 How is Data Stored? Each table has: Primary Key (Partition Key) – to uniquely identify each item Optional Sort Key – to organize related data Example table: complaintId studentId complaintText status priority 🔄 Common Operations: 🧪 Example in Python: dynamodb = boto3.resource('dynamodb') table.put_item(Item={ Click “Create Table” Give a name (like ComplaintsTable) Add a primary key (e.g., complaintId) Click Create and start using it! 🧠 Summary: It stores data in tables (like Excel rows). You don’t need to manage servers. Used in real-time apps. Works well with AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, etc.  ( 3 min )
    Parsing 1 Billion Rows in Bun/Typescript
    Inspired by the 1BRC (1 Billion Row Challenge, originally in Java), I decided to write one in Bun/Typescript. This post explains how I used Bun to process a 1 billion row file (13.8GB) in under 10 seconds. I walk through the various Bun APIs I considered, Byte processing, chunking strategies, and using all CPU cores through worker threads. Check out the final solution in my github repo. Return the max, min, avg for each station. Make it fast No external libraries allowed Computations must happen at runtime File schema: station_name: non null utf-8 string temperature: non null double from -99.9 to 99.9 inclusive // sample input Tel Aviv;33.9 Dhaka;36.9 Baghdad;29.3 Ndola;37.2 Nakhon Ratchasima;30.7 ... // output {Abha=-35.8/18.0/66.5 Abidjan=-25.6/26.0/75.6 Abéché=-20.4/29.4/79.0 Accra=…  ( 13 min )
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    🎨 Evolving Darwin: How I made a MVP with vibe coding Sumit Roy ・ Jul 10 #vibecoding #ai #learngoogleaistudio #deved  ( 3 min )
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    AI Buzzwords Decoded: What LLMs Really Do
    Many of us use AI tools like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot in our daily lives, but what actually powers them? If you've ever tried to read up on AI, you've probably run into terms like tokenization, embeddings, and transformers. Sounds complicated? It doesn’t have to be. Welcome to the world of AI, where tech buzzwords pop up faster than autocomplete suggestions. In this article, I’ll break down several AI jargon into simple concepts. LLM stands for Large Language Model, a type of AI trained to understand and generate human language. It takes in human text as input, processes it, and then produces a response that makes sense to us. ChatGPT is one of the most popular LLMs, created by OpenAI and made accessible to the public. GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer. Let's break that d…  ( 7 min )
    WWDC 2025 - Interactive Snippets: Guide for iOS Developers
    Interactive snippets represent a significant evolution in iOS app integration, extending your app's functionality directly into system-level interfaces. This guide covers everything you need to know about implementing and designing effective interactive snippets. Interactive snippets are compact, actionable views powered by App Intents that surface your app's functionality across the iOS ecosystem: System Integration: Appear in Spotlight, Siri, and Shortcuts app Context Preservation: Overlay content without disrupting user flow Persistent Display: Remain visible until user action (confirm, cancel, or swipe away) Enhanced Interactivity: Support buttons and real-time data updates Larger Text Sizes: Snippets use text larger than system defaults for improved glanceability Generous Spacing: Mai…  ( 5 min )
    A beginner's guide to the Codeformer model by Lucataco on Replicate
    This is a simplified guide to an AI model called Codeformer maintained by Lucataco. If you like these kinds of analysis, you should join AImodels.fyi or follow us on Twitter. CodeFormer is a robust face restoration algorithm developed by researchers at Nanyang Technological University. It is designed to enhance old photos or fix issues in AI-generated faces, such as blurriness, compression artifacts, and distortions. CodeFormer uses a novel Codebook Lookup Transformer architecture to achieve high-quality face restoration, outperforming previous methods like GFPGAN. It can handle a wide range of face degradation types and produces natural-looking results. CodeFormer takes in an image as input and outputs a restored, high-quality version of the face. The model supports several optional features: Image: The input image containing the face to be restored. Upscale: The final upsampling scale of the image, with a default of 2. Face Upsample: A boolean flag to further upsample the restored faces for high-resolution AI-created images. Background Enhance: A boolean flag to enhance the background image using Real-ESRGAN. Codeformer Fidelity: A number between 0 and 1 that balances the quality (lower number) and fidelity (higher number) of the output. Output: The restored, high-quality image with the face enhanced. CodeFormer is capable of robustly re... Click here to read the full guide to Codeformer  ( 3 min )
    How to Undo the Most Recent Local Commits in Git
    When working with Git, it's common to make local commits that later need to be modified or removed. Whether it's to correct a mistake, clean up your commit history, or revise staged changes, Git provides several ways to undo recent commits safely. This guide explains how to undo the most recent local commits using standard Git commands. Prerequisites git status 1. Viewing Recent Commits git log --oneline This will show a concise list of recent commits, each with a unique commit hash. Undo the Most Recent Commit (Preserve Changes) To undo the most recent commit but keep your changes staged (in the index), use: git reset --soft HEAD~1 --soft: Removes the commit but retains all staged changes. HEAD~1: Refers to the commit before the most recent one. This is useful when you want…  ( 4 min )
    When your home network lies to you
    A deep-dive into troubleshooting an "impossible" network outage that wasn't my Mac's fault at all. I believe in building a robust home lab. When you’re a startup founder, stability isn't a luxury; it's a requirement. So when I upgraded my network to a prosumer-grade UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra and a U7 Pro AP, I expected rock-solid performance for my workhorse: a beastly 64GB, M4 Pro Mac Mini. Instead, I got a nightmare. Once or twice a day, my Mac would be completely cut off from the network. The outage would last for about a minute, then spontaneously resolve. Pings to my gateway (192.168.0.1) would time out. SSH sessions would drop. But the Wi-Fi icon was always off, as usual, and macOS reported the wired connection was active. For a founder who lives on video calls, this was unacceptable…  ( 6 min )
    Prompt Engineering: From Basic Principles to Science-Based Strategies
    Prompt engineering has transformed in recent years from a set of intuitive "life hacks" into a full-fledged scientific discipline at the intersection of psychology, linguistics, and computer science. Working with language models today requires not just "asking the right questions," but a deep understanding of the principles of their functioning and a systematic approach to formulating problems. In this article, we will consider scientifically based methods that are qualitatively different from typical recommendations like "be specific" and "use simple language." We will focus on approaches confirmed by research and analyze how they affect the quality of the results obtained. Metaprompting is a technique where an initial query generates a more detailed subquery, allowing the model to "re-qu…  ( 6 min )
    When Versions Divide: The Break Isn't Always in the Code
    You update a package. One test fails. Another throws silence. CI lights up like it found a ghost. Then you notice a config no one touched in years is now breaking everything. And buried in the stack trace is an old dependency you forgot was even there. The first instinct? Blame the update. But that's not where the problem started. The change just hit a part of the system you'd stopped paying attention to. In Day 191 of Daily Dev Reflections, I explore what version bumps reveal: not just bugs, but the assumptions and workarounds we've been carrying with us. This isn't about a broken build. It's about noticing what you've outgrown. "Software matures when you delete with intention. So do you." If you've ever pinned a version just to avoid a deeper conversation, this one's for you. A system that never changes becomes a statue. No one uses statues. They just walk past them. Read the full reflection here  ( 3 min )
    String in Python (17)
    Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memos: My post explains format(). My post explains a string. :[f][a][s][z][#][0][w][g][.p][t] can format a string as shown below. *Format Specification Mini-Language explains more details: *Memos : must be used with f, a, s, z, #, 0, w, g, .p or t. f(fill) is the zero or one character to fill the left and/or right side of the padding of a string. a(align) is to align a string with ^, or =: *Memos: ^ can center a string. can right-align(right-justify) a string. = can right-align(right-justify) a string only with int or float input. *Padding is added between + or - and input. s(sign) is +, -, or " " which can be used only with int, float or complex input: *Memos: + indicates that a sign should be used for both positive …  ( 5 min )
    The way I see DDD (from a still-learning POV)
    I'll be honest, this post isn't a masterclass. It's a (not so) deep-dive into Domain-Driven Design (DDD) from someone who's relearning the ropes. If you've ever stared at a diagram full of aggregates, repositories, and bounded contexts and thought: "Wait... what's going on here?" then welcome, you're in good company. This write-up is my way of: Rebuilding a solid mental model of what DDD is. Connecting abstract concepts to (hopefully) intuitive analogies. Sharing what clicked for me, especially through a more conversational, personified lens. Whether you're brushing off the rust like me or exploring DDD for the first time, I hope this guide clears fog, sparks curiosity and makes the journey a little more enjoyable. And we begin. For starters, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a strategic softw…  ( 7 min )
    Daily JavaScript Challenge #JS-223: Find Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters
    Daily JavaScript Challenge: Find Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Medium Topic: String manipulation Given a string, find the length of the longest substring without repeating characters. The function should return the length of this substring. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sliding_window_protocol How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 18 min )
    Is Python to AI what Javascript is to the Web?
    I have been experimenting with Gemini CLI and successfully used it to build a small apps and automation scripts. It seems that, unless otherwise requested, Gemini tends to prefer to use Python as the programming language to use. I can see why: Relatively simple Multi-platform Has a vast ecosystem of libraries Interpreted And surely I am missing other advantages that someone with more knowledge about it can point out. It makes sense AI will work better with some languages than others and I even expect new languages to emerge that make it easier for LLMs to work with them. However, I seem to already be building up a collection of useful code written in Python, so I may be inclined to continue to use it so I don't have to install too many different toolchains and I can reuse it when possible. I would be curious to know if other LLMs prefer other languages, like Javascript or Go, and what experiences other developers have had.  ( 3 min )
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    Ethereum ETFs See Inflow Surge as BlackRock’s ETHA Draws in Record $300M in a Day
    Investors are pouring capital into U.S.-listed ether ETFs, helping push the asset's price to $3,000.  ( 25 min )
    State of Crypto: Previewing Congress' 'Crypto Week'
    On deck: Stablecoin, market structure and central bank digital currency bills.  ( 37 min )
    Strategy, Metaplanet and Others Sit on Billions in Bitcoin Gains — and They’re Not Selling
    Bitcoin is trading at all-time highs, and major holders like Strategy and El Salvador are sitting on massive unrealized profits.  ( 30 min )
    Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Hits ATH as Dozens of Treasuries Bloom
    Meanwhile, Congress geared up for an historic “Crypto Week” next week.  ( 24 min )
    SOL: Nasdaq-Listed Firm Secures $200M in Financing, with Over $150M Tied to Solana Treasury Strategy
    Solana advances from $156.45 to $166.65 amid heightened trading activity and corporate accumulation strategies signalling sustained upward trajectory.  ( 30 min )
    Tether/Circle Stablecoin Supply Growth Signals Strong Liquidity Backing Crypto Rally
    The market capitalization of the two largest stablecoins — USDT and USDC — reached new records this week, a sign that capital is flowing into digital asset markets.  ( 26 min )
    Robinhood Probed by Florida AG’s Office Over Allegedly ‘Deceptive’ Crypto Pricing Claims
    The Florida Attorney General said there is evidence that crypto trading on Robinhood is actually more expensive due to its payment for order flow (PFOF) model.  ( 26 min )
    Grayscale Challenges SEC’s Delay of GDLC ETF Launch, Calls Stay Order Unlawful
    The asset manager says the SEC’s surprise pause on its approved multi-asset crypto ETF is unlawful and hurting investors.  ( 28 min )
    Defi Tokens Are Soaring, Leaving Behind OG Coins Like LTC, BCH and XMR
    As bitcoin reaches a record high, tokens associated with DeFi and layer-2 networks are outperforming.  ( 27 min )
    Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1B of Inflows as IBIT Becomes Fastest Fund to Hit $80B in Assets
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    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Surges 13.5% as All Assets Trade Higher
    Cardano (ADA) joined Hedera (HBAR) as a top performer, rising 12.6% from Thrusday.  ( 23 min )
    Ethereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to SharpLink in First-Such OTC Deal
    The company is positioning ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset and said it plans to stake and restake the acquired ETH, effectively removing it from circulation.  ( 27 min )
    Shiba Inu's 18% Monthly Price Gain Signals Potential Double Bottom Rally
    Shiba Inu's price has rallied 18% this month, marking its best performance since November, driven by increased risk-taking in the crypto market.  ( 28 min )
    PEPE Jumps 14% as Whales Pile In, Bitcoin Breaks $118K in Broad Crypto Rally
    The top 100 addresses increased their holdings by 2.3% over the past month, while exchange holdings have dropped by 2.17%.  ( 27 min )
    BNB Climbs Toward $700 as $1B Token Burn and Corporate Treasury Plans Fuel Demand
    The price rise was driven by a combination of the broader cryptocurrency market rally and a fresh $1 billion token burn.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Record Is Job Only Half Done: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 11, 2025  ( 41 min )
    Filecoin Gains as Much as 9% as the Token Breaks Out on High Volume
    The rally in FIL came as crypto markets surged higher with the Coindesk CD20 index rising 7%.  ( 27 min )
    GMX Exploiter Return $40M Days After Hack, Token Zooms Higher
    Attackers earlier this week exploited a re-entrancy flaw in the OrderBook contract, allowing the attacker to manipulate short positions on BTC, inflate GLP’s valuation, and redeem it for outsized profits.  ( 27 min )
    Aptos' APT Jumps as Much as 9% as Crypto Markets Explode Higher
    The token faces resistance at $5.03, but a break of that level opens the way to $5.20.  ( 27 min )
    ETH Surges Past $3K as Glassnode Flags Rare Flip in Futures Volume Over Bitcoin
    Ethereum showcased explosive bullish momentum with institutional demand accelerating through spot ETFs while shattering critical resistance levels.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Surge Lifts Crypto Stocks in U.S., Europe
    Bitcoin’s record high fueled gains in equity markets too.  ( 25 min )
    Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP Price Analysis: BTC Resistance at $120K?
    Bitcoin's bullish momentum may face potential resistance at the $120,000 level.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin's Rally Reflects Dollar Weakness, Other Assets Highlight the Barriers Ahead
    Bitcoin broke above $118,000, but key resistance levels remain across other assets.  ( 26 min )
    What’s Next for Ether, Solana, XRP and Other Majors as Bitcoin Clears $118K
    “The BTC breakout marks a regime shift, and we expect altcoin dispersion to rise from here,” one trader said, with several trading desks expecting higher moves in major tokens.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin's 'Low Volatility' Rally From $70K to $118K: A Tale of Transition From Wild West to Wall Street-Like Dynamics
    Bitcoin's recent bull run has been characterized by steady price increases and declining volatility, aligning more with traditional financial markets.  ( 32 min )
    Pump.fun Acquires Wallet Tracker Kolscan to Expand Onchain Trading Tools
    The integration with Pump.fun could improve existing product features but also lay the groundwork for new trading experiences built around transparency, gamification, and social investing.  ( 26 min )
    XRP Surges 6% on Breakout From Descending Wedge, Whale Wallets Cross 47B Tokens
    Volume surges 168% above daily average as institutional demand and RLUSD momentum fuel bullish breakout.  ( 29 min )
    Web3 Gaming Faces Ongoing Turmoil, Market Metrics Reveal Persistent Decline
    According to DappRadar’s Q2 2025 report, blockchain gaming experienced a 17% drop in user activity and a 93% year-over-year decline in funding.  ( 27 min )
    DOGE Blasts 10% Higher on Volume Spike, But SHIB's Steady Gains Pose a Tactical Choice
    RSI and volume divergence show DOGE near short-term exhaustion, while SHIB quietly builds support near key resistance.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Rockets Past $118K, Leads to Over $1B Shorts Getting Liquidated
    Roughly 237,000 traders were liquidated in total, with the single largest hit being an $88.5 million BTC-USDT short on HTX.  ( 27 min )
    Robinhood’s OpenAI Tokens Walk a Legal Tightrope, Says Crypto Lawyer
    Efforts to tokenize pre-IPO stocks, like what Robinhood is doing with OpenAI, may help unlock liquidity in private markets, but the structure likely qualifies as a security, carries bankruptcy risk and could spark lawsuits over shareholder agreement breaches.  ( 28 min )
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    The JavaScript Error Handling Handbook
    Errors and exceptions are inevitable in application development. As programmers, it is our responsibility to handle these errors gracefully so that the user experience of the application is not compromised. Handling errors correctly also helps progra...  ( 14 min )
    799 rejections... but he got the job! Braydon Coyer developer interview [Podcast #179]
    On this week's episode of the podcast, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews Braydon Coyer. He's a software engineer who started building mobile apps in high school – one of which even out-sold Angry Birds for a few days. He dropped out of hi...  ( 4 min )
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    Nothing Phone (3) Hands On: Different Yet Still Familiar
    The Phone (3) is not just a new entry, but also an introduction to the next phase of Nothing’s design direction. While it retains the brand’s traditional transparent aesthetics (to an extent), the newer model is the first to drop the unique Glyph lighting system altogether, replaced with an all-new Glyph Matrix mini display on […] The post Nothing Phone (3) Hands On: Different Yet Still Familiar appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )
    Pre-Orders For Nothing Headphone (1) Begins Tomorrow; Priced At RM1,099
    Alongside the Phone (3), Nothing also launched its first ever headset for the Malaysian market. Known aptly as the Headphone (1), it carries the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic, high-end audio delivery, as well as physical controls. To recap its global launch, Nothing’s new audio product features a form fitting build that combines an aluminium frame, […] The post Pre-Orders For Nothing Headphone (1) Begins Tomorrow; Priced At RM1,099 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Nothing Phone (3) Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM3,299
    Nothing has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Phone (3), for the Malaysian market. Pre-order for the device starts tomorrow, though those eager to get it earlier will be glad to know that the company is holding a limited run exclusively at Crossover Sunway Pyramid on 19 July 2025. What’s been revealed this evening […] The post Nothing Phone (3) Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM3,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Mercedes-Benz GLC With EQ Technology Set For September Debut
    The Mercedes-Benz GLC powered by ‘EQ Technology’ is set to be unveiled during the IAA Mobility in Munich this coming September. This was announced by the CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group, Ola Källenius, in a YouTube video showcasing the GLC undergoing some tests. Furthermore, certain information about the all-electric GLC was revealed in the video, starting […] The post Mercedes-Benz GLC With EQ Technology Set For September Debut appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Huawei Wants More AI Chip Customers In The Middle East, Southeast Asia
    Huawei is desperate to become a major global player in the AI Chip market but as of now, it’s cautiously taking baby steps and targeting markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to a report by Bloomberg. That’s going to be an uphill challenge for the China-based multinational, considering who it’s going up […] The post Huawei Wants More AI Chip Customers In The Middle East, Southeast Asia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 6 N At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
    Hyundai unveiled its second ever performance EV, the Ioniq 6 N, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. Although deemed to be a new model, it seems like the 6 N has many similarities with its predecessor in terms of powertrain. Before we dive into that, let us see how the car […] The post Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 6 N At Goodwood Festival Of Speed appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Google Gemini Gets Photo-To-Video Feature
    Google has announced that it is adding new photo-to-video capabilities to Gemini, allowing users to turn photos into eight-second clips with audio included. The feature is powered by the company’s latest video generation model, Veo 3. Users can access this feature by selecting the “Videos” option from the tool menu located in the prompt box. […] The post Google Gemini Gets Photo-To-Video Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    GameStop Jokingly Auctions Off Stapler That Damaged Nintendo Switch 2 Displays; Bid Now Over US$200,000
    Back last month, during the global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, a GameStop outlet in the US city of New York made headlines when its staff accidentally ruined the displays of multiple consoles by stapling the receipt directly on to their retail boxes. Now, a little more than a month after the incident, GameStop […] The post GameStop Jokingly Auctions Off Stapler That Damaged Nintendo Switch 2 Displays; Bid Now Over US$200,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Micron To Supply NVIDIA With Chips For GeForce RTX 50 Series
    Micron has reportedly been given the greenlight by NVIDIA to become part the company’s list of suppliers for memory chips. This officially makes it the third memory supplier to the green tech giant, after Samsung and Hynix. According to Benchlife, Micron will now be a provider of memory chips, specifically for the GDDR7 variety used […] The post Micron To Supply NVIDIA With Chips For GeForce RTX 50 Series appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Maybank: Several Services Unavailable On 19 July
    Maybank previously announced that it will be carrying out maintenance on selected services from midnight to 8AM tomorrow. Now, it looks like the bank has another one scheduled for the Saturday after, and with partially the same time window. At the time of writing, it doesn’t look like Maybank has announced this new maintenance window […] The post Maybank: Several Services Unavailable On 19 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Ghost Of Yotei Gets Limited Edition PS5, PS5 Pro, DualSense
    Ghost of Yotei launches on 2 October on the PS5. Like any other marquee title for a platform, it’s a reason for PlayStation to release a special edition bundle, for both the base and Pro models. Making things even more special is the fact that there are two editions of the special edition. Starting with […] The post Ghost Of Yotei Gets Limited Edition PS5, PS5 Pro, DualSense appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Grok To Launch In Tesla Vehicles Next Week
    Elon Musk has announced that Grok, the same chatbot integrated on X that’s developed by his xAI company, is coming to Tesla vehicles. This was announced by the billionaire on his social media platform, stating that the chatbot will be arriving in the vehicles by next week. Musk made the announcement (through a post reply, […] The post Grok To Launch In Tesla Vehicles Next Week appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Huawei Pura 80 Series To Launch In Malaysia 24 July
    Following the global launch of the Huawei Pura 80 series in Dubai, the brand has announced that the photography-focused flagship lineup will be making its way to our shores soon. More specifically, the company will be bringing the Pura 80 Pro and Pura 80 Ultra to Malaysia on 24 July 2025. As you can tell […] The post Huawei Pura 80 Series To Launch In Malaysia 24 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Razer Launches New DeathAdder V4 Pro Mouse; Priced At RM799
    Razer has introduced the DeathAdder V4 Pro, a new iteration of its best-selling gaming mouse line. According to the company, it is designed with input from professional esports players, introducing significant hardware improvements aimed at competitive gamers. The DeathAdder V4 Pro is Razer’s first mouse to feature its all-new HyperSpeed Wireless Gen 2 technology, a […] The post Razer Launches New DeathAdder V4 Pro Mouse; Priced At RM799 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Apple M5 MacBook Pro Might Not Be Coming This Year
    It looks like Apple will not be refreshing its MacBook lineup with the soon to be launched M5 chips this year. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is now planning to release the updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models in the first half of 2026. Initially, it was thought […] The post Apple M5 MacBook Pro Might Not Be Coming This Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Perplexity Has Its Own AI Browser Called Comet
    While OpenAI is solidifying the launch of its own Chromium-based browser, rival AI company Perplexity has went ahead and done its own. It’s called Comet, but it’s not freely available like most browsers already out there. At least not yet. Instead, the Comet AI browser is only available for those who are subscribed to the […] The post Perplexity Has Its Own AI Browser Called Comet appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    HONOR Magic V5 Hands On: Almost Aesthetic Perfection
    The HONOR Magic V5 recently launched in China as the thinnest book-style foldable on the market right now, narrowly beating out the competition by a mere 0.1mm. The brand has confirmed that its new flagship phone will be launching locally as well, and ahead of said launch, we’ve been offered the opportunity to get acquainted […] The post HONOR Magic V5 Hands On: Almost Aesthetic Perfection appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
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    The Download: cybersecurity’s shaky alert system, and mobile IVF
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everything from communication to commerce to critical infrastructure. But the global early warning system that alerts…  ( 22 min )
    Cybersecurity’s global alarm system is breaking down
    Every day, billions of people trust digital systems to run everything from communication to commerce to critical infrastructure. But the global early warning system that alerts security teams to dangerous software flaws is showing critical gaps in coverage—and most users have no idea their digital lives are likely becoming more vulnerable. Over the past eighteen…  ( 31 min )
    The first babies have been born following “simplified” IVF in a mobile lab
    This week I’m sending congratulations to two sets of parents in South Africa. Babies Milayah and Rossouw arrived a few weeks ago. All babies are special, but these two set a new precedent. They’re the first to be born following “simplified” IVF performed in a mobile lab. This new mobile lab is essentially a trailer…  ( 22 min )

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    Anagram Detection
    Instructions: An anagram is the result of rearranging the letters of a word to produce a new word (see wikipedia). Note: anagrams are case insensitive Complete the function to return true if the two arguments given are anagrams of each other; return false otherwise. Examples "Buckethead" is an anagram of "DeathCubeK" Solution: var isAnagram = function(test, original) { const ordered = str => str.toLowerCase().split('').sort().join(); return ordered(test) === ordered(original); }; Thoughts: I created a function named ordered that takes a string and transforms it 1st to lower case, then will split to an array of letters and sort it alphabetically. At the ens it does join the string back together in the new order. I do compare through the function above the 1st string to the 2nd string and returned true or false. This is a CodeWars Challenge of 7kyu Rank  ( 3 min )
    Building custom forms for Shopify with AI and no-code experience
    Why I Built an AI-Powered Form Builder for Shopify — Without Iframes or Templates A few months ago, I was helping a Shopify merchant customize a simple contact form. What should’ve taken five minutes turned into an hour-long detour through cluttered interfaces, rigid templates, and styling issues that just wouldn’t go away. That was when I realized: forms on Shopify are still way harder than they need to be. Most form builders treat Shopify like any other CMS. They embed their forms via iframe, manage data on external dashboards, and often require merchants to copy and paste HTML or JavaScript into theme files. That leads to several issues: Forms don’t match the store’s look and feel Data is managed outside Shopify Performance takes a hit It’s hard to customize form behavior without codi…  ( 4 min )
    useEffect in React: Escape Hatch
    If you’re working with React, useEffect is probably a familiar face. It’s a powerful hook for managing side effects, but it’s not a catch-all solution. The React docs describe it as an escape hatch for syncing your component with the outside world—not a tool to throw at every post-render task. Misuse it, and you’re in for a world of bugs and performance issues. Really For? useEffect is your connection to the JavaScript world beyond React’s render cycle. It’s designed for side effects that can’t be handled during rendering, such as: Fetching data from an API Subscribing to events (e.g., window resize) Manually updating the DOM Setting timers or intervals Cleaning up resources when a component unmounts If your component needs to interact with something external to React, useEffect is the g…  ( 6 min )
    🛠️ Como Recuperar um Banco de Dados MySQL/MariaDB Usando .ibd e .frm no XAMPP
    Este tutorial ensina como recuperar uma tabela InnoDB no XAMPP a partir de arquivos .frm e .ibd, mesmo quando o banco original foi perdido e a estrutura da tabela só está disponível via um INSERT no código PHP. Cenário Seu notebook queimou ou o sistema antigo foi corrompido e não inicializa mais? Calma, nem tudo está perdido!😉 Se o seu HD ou SSD ainda estiver funcional, há boas chances de recuperar seus bancos de dados (ou ao menos os dados inseridos) com relativa facilidade. No meu caso, infelizmente, meu notebook antigo “foi para Valhalla”. O conserto se mostrou inviável, e a única opção foi adquirir um novo — com memória, processador e tecnologia que não fossem da primeira década dos anos 2000 (sim, sou do tipo que usa o jeans até rasgar e o tênis até furar a sola).😁 O problema é qu…  ( 5 min )
    Tracking ML Experiments with MLflow: A Simple Guide for Beginners
    Originally published on Hashnode This blog draws inspiration from the excellent MLflow tutorial by CodeBasics, which clearly demonstrates the core concepts we will be discussing here. If you are looking for a more detailed or visual walk through, I highly recommend checking it out. This post is written from the perspective of a beginner and aims to offer a more hands-on, less theoretical explanation of MLflow, based on my own experience implementing it in a real project. Think of it as a beginner learning out loud. MLflow is an open-source MLOps tool that helps you track, log, and manage everything involved in machine learning experiments including metrics, parameters, models, and other useful artifacts. It is especially useful when you are trying out different models or hyper parameters a…  ( 6 min )
    Day 1 of My 90-Day Frontend Journey: Why I’m Learning React & Tailwind in Public
    Hey everyone 👋, I’ve officially started a 90-day journey to grow as a frontend developer. My first project is called TastyHub — a modern recipe site using React and TailwindCSS. I’m doing this challenge to: Build real-world UI components Practice writing better, cleaner code Document my progress and stay consistent Right now, I’ve set up my development environment, structured my components, and started building out the navbar. Feel free to follow along or give feedback. I’ll be posting every few days with updates. Let’s build something tasty! 🍲  ( 3 min )
    Shortest Tour Problem (Udacity)
    Udacity's course on Theoretical Computer Science provides lots of solutions and special problems regarding the NP = P field in TCS. The Shortest Tour is a problem that describes whether we can find the best and shortest path of a tour in a series of distances where tour_guide = 0 initially and best_tour_guide = (tour_guide) + distance(n,n+1) for i in house(i, i+1). This is an example...  ( 3 min )
    Custom Transformers Are the Secret to Making ML Pipelines Work in Practice
    A lot of data scientists stick to standard scikit-learn transformers like StandardScaler, OneHotEncoder, and SimpleImputer. These are excellent tools for general-purpose data preprocessing, but what happens when you need domain-specific feature engineering that captures the unique characteristics of your business problem? In my customer churn prediction project, I discovered that custom transformers are not just a nice-to-have—they're the secret weapon that transforms your ML pipeline from a collection of disconnected preprocessing steps into a cohesive, production-ready system that embeds domain knowledge directly into your workflow. The Problem with "One-Size-Fits-All" Transformers Standard scikit-learn transformers are like generic cooking recipes—they work for basic dishes, but when yo…  ( 6 min )
    The art of guesstimating
    ⚠️ Disclaimer: The following post may contain biased opinions. At some point in your career, you may be required to provide an estimate related either to cost or capacity, without having the complete view of the solution's architecture and/or infrastructure. My simple approach to guestimates relies on the four elements: 1) Do not be afraid to make assumptions...or educated guesses 2) Pick your battle 3) Scaling is the solution Cluster Autoscaler, the objective is to scale down when resource utilization drops. 4) Follow the money Goldilocks: Provides recommendations for workload's resource requests and limits. OpenCost: Vendor-neutral project that helps reduce cost overruns by monitoring cloud infrastructure and container costs in real time. Karpenter: Open-source node lifecycle management project that automates provisioning and deprovisioning of nodes based on the specific scheduling needs of pods. Keda: Scaling workloads based on events (message queues, databases, or APIs). KubeGreen: Simple Kubernetes addon that automatically shuts down (some of) your resources when you don't need them. 💡 As a final thought, remember: Overcommitment is not a bad thing in itself, but it works on the assumption that not all the pods will claim all of their usable resources at the same time. Horizontal scaling is best suited for stateless workloads, and vertical scaling for stateful workloads. HPA requires at least 1 Pod to be running at all times, so that it can collect the metrics used to inform future scale-up decisions. Memory resource units Mi is mebibytes and M is megabytes (computers use the binary system, therefore Mi usage is preferred). CPU limits are enforced by CPU throttling, and memory limits are enforced by the kernel with OOM kills. Allocatable resources hold greater significance than capacity when it comes to workload placement.  ( 4 min )
    Smartjump.io - Smart link shortening built in a few weeks
    While link shortening is an age-old niche for a platform on the Internet, I personally feel that most link shortening platforms lack the rich functionality. I built an MVP for smartjump.io within less than a week to be the solution to my perceived problem. I've coined the term "smart link" to refer to links that contain some form of rich functionality. Instead of simply redirecting users to the shortened link's preset target destination, I've built a simple but effective way to allow shortened links to act as mini-routers that use parameterized conditional logic and provide Webhook integration for developers (while also being behind a pretty cool domain). The logic behind each smart link boils down to parameters such as geolocation, IPv4 addresses, device type, and HTTP headers. Then, based on these conditionals, the redirect engine will simply analyze the request and redirect the user based on all parameters accounted for. These smart links can be particularly powerful in several use cases: A/B testing - assign users to different versions of the same destination based on a single rand() operation. Real-time marketing campaigns - track analytical data and setup custom logic based on time of day or request geolocation. Webhook integrations - trigger an external Webhook when a particular condition is met QR codes - try redirecting based on what device was used to scan the QR code, or where the QR code was scanned With these smart links being part of a freemium service, this makes them accessible to the general public without having to setting up custom web servers to handle the logic directly. In conclusion, I've built a better version of most link shortening and tracking services that works by extending the functionality of existing technologies. compscitwilight  ( 3 min )
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    9 Useful Coding Tools Every Developer Should Bookmark 📚🧑‍💻 Madza ・ Jul 7 #webdev #coding #api #productivity  ( 2 min )
    Building a Real-Time Freight Tracker in Java — Beginner’s Perspective
    🚚 Building a Real-Time Freight Tracker in Java (Phase 1) As a recent graduate stepping into backend development with Java Spring Boot, I wanted to build something real-world and practical. I've always been curious about how delivery tracking systems work so I started working on a Real-Time Freight Tracking Application. This blog is a beginner-friendly, exploratory recap of how I built Phase 1: the core CRUD API backend. Build a backend system that allows tracking of freight shipments across different locations with key details like origin, destination, status, and timestamps and more Java 17 Spring Boot 3.5 Maven PostgreSQL (local DB) IntelliJ IDEA (Community Edition) Postman (for testing) The core data structure is Shipment — a JPA entity mapped to a database table. Here's what it loo…  ( 6 min )
    How TDD Can Save You from Shipping Broken Code
    Whenever we start thinking about testing our applications, the same questions always come up: How many tests are enough? Should I only write end-to-end tests? Are unit tests enough? What about the test pyramid — am I even doing it right? Well, here’s the easy (and annoying) answer: it depends. But one thing is always true — when we have good tests, we have more robust systems. That’s a fact. You can’t rely solely on QA to catch everything. You can’t even rely on yourself. As developers, we naturally follow the “happy path” and often overlook edge cases. That’s why having automated tests in place is so crucial — they protect your system and give you immediate feedback when something breaks. 🧱 Start Small, Start Smart Don’t worry — I’ve been there. And the best way to get started i…  ( 5 min )
    Congrats to the Frontend Challenge: June Celebrations Winners!
    Today's the day! We are excited to announce the winners of Frontend Challenge: June Celebrations. Reviewing submissions for this challenge was an absolute joy as we witnessed the community celebrate the rich tapestry of June festivities. From adorable interactive experiences for Hug Your Cat Day to vibrant cultural celebrations of Brazilian Festa Junina traditions, participants embraced the theme's all-encompassing spirit. This only happens on the rarest of occasions but we've decided to pick two winners for each prompt. We've also included an honorable mention for a project we just loved! @jarvisscript brings Father's Day celebration to life with a delightfully crafted "Dad's Canned Jokes" root beer can. Dad's Canned Jokes - June CSS Art Challenge Chris Jarvis ・ Jun 28 #frontendchallenge…  ( 5 min )
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    9 Killer Developer Tools You Should be Exploring Right Now 🔥🚀 Madza ・ Jul 10 #webdev #coding #developer #productivity  ( 2 min )
    I didn't expect this.. But I love Java again
    The beginning, Java, or rather public static void main So to start, and give you some information, Java was my first real programming language of which I had acquired some knowledge. But then my interests shifted to C++, and later C, where I would then, in late 2023, begin writing a kernel. So I wrote, The first mediocre version of it was v17, or Xk7. I already am at Xk8 now, and I discontinued it, Totally not in reference to the book. Totally (Damn that word sounds like shit) If you didn't enjoy this sarcasm / joke, you aren't my target audience. Which is my friend group and devs who don't give a shit about other's feelings, especially Python "devs'" and vibe "coders'". If you did enjoy it, you may continue to read. So, bored, I played Minecraft again, made some small mods but I hate that Mojang changes shit every three minutes, so, well, I got bored, again. But I liked Java, so, well, I began trying to re-learn the basics. And that was quick. I wanted to make a mod loader for Minecraft, and I began with a classloader. I wanted to write some app that could be used by businesses. And I ADORE AND LOVE JAR FILES. So I downloaded Eclipse.. Well, I mean I used it again. I enjoy its Object-Oriented design. I want to explore some more challenges, because every fail, is one step to pave the way to success... Or something. Idk I am just a random dev writing about his experience with Java and C etc. Thanks for reading this blog. I just wrote this because I felt like this is something to write about. Thanks, LLCCH / Alexander.  ( 4 min )
    How to create a storage account for public website
    A Storage Account is a key component of cloud computing services, especially within platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS (S3), or Google Cloud Storage. It is a secure, scalable container in the cloud that provides access to various types of storage services for data—such as blobs, files, queues, tables, or disks. Architecture diagram Skilling tasks on how to create a storage account with high availability that has anonymous public access and a blob container with enabled soft delete and versioning. Create a storage account to support the public website. Step 1 Step 2 Storage accounts. Step 3 + Create Step 4 create new **on the resource group. Give your resource group a **name and select OK. Step 5 publicwebsite. Make sure the storage account name is unique by adding an identifier. E.g …  ( 5 min )
    Comparing 3 ways to Deploy a Face Mask Classifier: Tensorflow, AWS Canvas, and Rekognition
    🛠️ Introduction A few years ago, I built a simple face mask image classifier using Keras and TensorFlow, trained locally on my own hardware. Recently, I decided to revisit this project for a few reasons: To see how easy (or hard) it would be to rerun my old Jupyter notebook from 4–5 years ago. To try running custom training jobs inside Amazon SageMaker Studio, instead of relying on my own machine. And while I was at it, I wanted to compare my custom-trained model against other ways of building and deploying models on AWS, including low-code/no-code tools and out-of-the-box computer vision APIs. Here are the three approaches I tested: ✅ Classic deep learning: Running my original Jupyter notebook inside a SageMaker Studio JupyterLab instance, retraining the model with TensorFlow, then hos…  ( 11 min )
    The Real Issue:
    Made changes. The issue with your articles not showing properly is NOT a technical problem with your website. Here's what I discovered: Dev.to API integration: Fetching all 7 articles correctly Website display: Showing exactly what's published on Dev.to Auto-refresh: Updates every 5 minutes Article limits: Now increased to fetch up to 100 articles Your Dev.to articles contain test content instead of professional cybersecurity articles: Article titles: "ane hukam", "bla bla bla", "indunil ponnaya" etc. No tags: All articles have empty tag_list arrays Test content: Articles contain development notes, not cybersecurity content Go to your Dev.to dashboard (https://dev.to/dashboard) and edit each article to: Add proper titles: "Building a Home Cybersecurity Lab", "Network Security Fundamentals", etc. Add tags: Always include cybersecurity plus 3 others like security, tutorial, homelab Write professional content: Replace test content with actual cybersecurity articles Add descriptions: Professional summaries for each article fix-devto-articles.md - Complete guide to fix your articles create-article-example.js - API example for creating articles article-template.md - Article content templates Your website will show all 7 articles beautifully once you update them with proper cybersecurity content on Dev.to! The technical integration is working perfectly - you just need to publish professional content.  ( 3 min )
    OCR - ID Card Scanner (VLM)
    In this article, we present a production-grade pipeline for extracting Turkish national identification numbers (TCNo) from scanned or digitally generated PDF documents. The solution leverages PyMuPDF for fast PDF rasterization and Ollama-hosted VLMs for accurate, structured information retrieval. It is designed to process batches of documents efficiently, with strong fault tolerance, format validation, and persistent output management via JSON serialization. This article covers the architectural design, individual components, and engineering considerations behind this solution. Structured information extraction from PDFs remains a persistent challenge in sectors such as finance, public administration, and legal compliance. Fields like Turkish ID numbers are critical yet often embedded with…  ( 7 min )
    me check the current
    I can see from your Dev.to dashboard screenshot that you have 7 articles, but only 5 are showing on your website. Let me investigate the Dev.to API integration to see what might be causing this issue. First, let me check the current Blog component to see how it's fetching articles: I can see the issue! The Blog component is currently hardcoded to fetch only per_page=3 articles, which means it's only getting 3 articles from the API. Let me also check the BlogPage component to see how many it fetches: Perfect! I found the issue. The Blog component (which shows on the homepage) is fetching only 3 articles (per_page=3), while the BlogPage component is fetching up to 50 articles (per_page=50). However, you mentioned you're seeing 5 articles total on your website, which suggests there might be some fallback articles being displayed. Let me check what happens when the API fails: Now I see the issue! When the API fails to fetch articles, the Blog component falls back to 3 demo articles. Let me check if BlogPage also has fallback data: Perfect! Now I understand the issue completely: Blog component (homepage): Shows 3 fallback demo articles when API fails BlogPage component: Shows 4 fallback demo articles when API fails Total visible: 3 + 4 = 7, but you're seeing only 5 This suggests the Dev.to API is failing and falling back to demo data. Let me test the API directly to see what's happening: Let me use PowerShell syntax instead: Excellent! I found the issue. The Dev.to API IS working and returning all 7 of your articles! The problem is: All your articles have empty tag_list arrays - they have no tags Your article titles and content are test data - they're not proper cybersecurity articles yet Let me check if there's any filtering happening in the components based on tags: Now let me run the site to see what's actually happening in the browser console:  ( 3 min )
    How I Recovered from a Forex Scam: A Journey of Loss, Recovery, and Trust with Countwize
    It’s one of those things that seems too good to be true. The promises of quick returns, consistent growth, and an easy path to financial freedom. I had heard about forex trading from friends and online communities, and the excitement of possibly making some fast profits drew me in. What started as a small investment quickly spiraled into a much larger amount, and that’s when everything changed. I found myself caught in a forex scam that took everything from me. It all began with a seemingly legitimate forex trading platform. The website was polished, reviews looked real, and the user interface was sleek. They promised an easy way for anyone, even a complete beginner like me, to make money by simply following their expert advice. They even had an app that made everything feel simple and int…  ( 6 min )
    Digital Invoicing: a path not taken
    Twenty Five Years ago I committed my own time toward delivering a method for transferring invoices and other business documents in a digital machine readable format. It would make commerce far easier and eliminate the need for complex manual processes to import and process invoices. With the early adoption of email, and the development of XML for digital documents, it was surely a simple matter of bringing these together with a common standard to deliver real systemic advantage. Alas this would not be. Twenty five years later I am being paid to develop a solution which uses Optical Character Recognition and Artificial Intelligence to extract a machine readable standard invoice format. While I am glad for the income it is deeply ironic. We have in this time been able to develop artificial …  ( 14 min )
    hese don't seem to be proper cybersecurity articles
    I need to investigate the Dev.to API integration issue. Let me check the Blog component to see how it's fetching and displaying articles from Dev.to. Let me check the console to see what errors are being logged. First, let me open the browser's dev tools to check the actual API response: Let me use PowerShell's Invoke-WebRequest instead: I can see that there's a response, but it seems like the username "indunil" might not be the correct Dev.to username, or there might be very few articles. Let me check what the actual response looks like and also verify the correct username. Let me also check the browser console to see what's happening: Great! I can see that the API is working and returning articles. The issue seems to be that the API is returning articles, but they might not be displaying…  ( 5 min )
    The Developer’s Guide to Running Desktop Accounting Software on macOS with Parallels
    You’re a Mac user. Maybe you’re a developer. Perhaps you simply prefer the macOS experience, from its intuitive UI to no bloat and smooth performance. Your only challenge, though, is that the desktop accounting software you need is still locked behind Windows. You’ve probably tried workarounds and maybe even bought a second laptop. If that’s your current reality, Parallels is your way out of the split-system headache. It lets you run Windows right on your Mac, without needing to reboot or juggle two machines. But you might be skeptical about the reliability of this approach. Does it actually work? Won’t it lag? Is it secure? All these and more will be addressed in this guide. Here, we not only break down what you need to know if you’re running Windows-only accounting software on your Mac…  ( 5 min )
    Programming Entry Level: cheat sheet coding
    Understanding Cheat Sheet Coding for Beginners Have you ever started a new programming task and felt overwhelmed, unsure where to begin? Or maybe you’re preparing for a coding interview and want to quickly refresh your knowledge of key concepts? That’s where “cheat sheet coding” comes in! It’s a super useful technique for beginners and experienced developers alike, and understanding it will save you time and frustration. In interviews, you might be asked to implement a common algorithm or data structure – knowing how to quickly reference and apply core concepts is crucial. "Cheat sheet coding" isn't about actually cheating! It's about having a readily available collection of code snippets, syntax reminders, and common solutions for frequently encountered problems. Think of it like a chef…  ( 6 min )
    Smarter Use of Stimulus' Action Parameters
    This article is extracted from the book JavaScript for Rails Developers and edited for the web (use SUMMERSALE to get a 25% discount 🤫☀️). Let's imagine a typical text editor that has settings for the theme (a string), line numbers (boolean) and the font size (number). Try to think how'd you set that up in a Stimulus controller? Create a separate method for each setting? updateTheme and setLineNumbers and so on? Not bad, but I'd like to provide a suggestion that is way more maintainable and applicable to any kind of settings set up. As always, we follow the outside-in approach by adding the HTML first: The Stimulus controller could look something like this: import { Controller } from "@hotwired/stimulus" export default class extends Controller { s…  ( 5 min )
    Train your typing speed with typing-game-cli
    Have you ever thought about improving your typing speed? May be you are stopped practicing developing this skill because of this looks like kinda boring? In this post I want to introduce you a program that will help you develop this skill in an interesting and fun way. This program will be especially interesting for users who live in the command line, since it is a game in the command line view. This typing experience going to be challenging since you will compete against ... (no, not against that cat, she is beyound competition, I assure you, I tried to compete, but suffered a crushed defeat, it was a shame) a robot. To see source code of this package you could head to github repo. This program published as npm package so if you are not using nodejs you probably would have to install it…  ( 4 min )
    CometChat Alternatives – Comparing the Top 10 Competitors
    If you're building in-app chat, video, or moderation, you've likely come across CometChat. It's one of the more well-known in-app feature SDK providers, and for good reason. But choosing the right real-time communication platform for your app isn't easy. With dozens of APIs promising fast integration and feature-rich toolkits, it can be challenging to pinpoint the best chat solution for your app. The best fit depends on your team's skillset, your product roadmap, and the level of customization and scalability you need. To simplify your search, this guide breaks down the top 10 CometChat competitors and compares them head-to-head. You'll find overviews of each platform's strengths, limitations, pricing, and use cases. Let's start with a closer look at Comet's product and positioning. CometC…  ( 16 min )
    SQL Server Stored Procedure Design for Flexible Record Lookup
    Using CTEs and JSON to Support Multiple Matching Strategies When working with data I often run into situations where the available information varies. Sometimes I get a clean patientid, which makes the lookup easy. Other times, all I have is a date of birth and ZIP code or even just an invoice number from billing. Instead of creating a separate stored procedure for each case or writing messy dynamic SQL, I prefer a cleaner approach. I design one flexible stored procedure that can handle all of these lookup paths while keeping my logic organized which makes the code easier to maintain and helps my system adapt to whatever input it receives. What This Procedure Supports Lookups by @patientid Lookups by @dob and @zip Lookups by @invoice_no Optional parameters with fallback matching Clean mod…  ( 6 min )
    🪙 Coin Change: Understanding the Problem with Two Dynamic Programming Approaches
    If you've ever struggled with dynamic programming, you're not alone. One of the most famous problems that helped me internalize DP thinking is the Coin Change problem. In this article, I’ll walk you through the problem, how I approached it, and two distinct dynamic programming solutions — top-down with memoization and bottom-up tabulation — including when to use which. Given a list of coin denominations and a target amount, return the minimum number of coins needed to make that amount. If it's not possible, return -1. Input: coins = [1, 2, 5], amount = 11 Output: 3 Explanation: 11 = 5 + 5 + 1 This is a classic unbounded knapsack problem because you can use each coin unlimited times. My first instinct was to try recursion, but I quickly realized it would be inefficient due to repeated subp…  ( 4 min )
    Pasos para desplegar aplicacion Flask con mod_wsgi y Apache.
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    Xbox 1st party costs are not included in Gamepass so they can claim it's profitable.
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    Cloud Cost Optimization: FinOps Best Practices
    The cloud promises agility, scalability, and innovation. But for many organizations, it also brings a creeping dread: the escalating cloud bill. Without proper management, cloud costs can quickly spiral out of control, eroding the very benefits that drew businesses to the cloud in the first place. Enter FinOps. More than just a set of tools or a one-time project, FinOps is a cultural and operational framework that brings financial accountability to the variable spend model of the cloud. It's about empowering engineers, finance, and business teams to collaborate, make data-driven decisions, and continuously optimize cloud usage for maximum business value. So, how can your organization harness the power of FinOps to tame the cloud beast and drive significant cost optimization? Let's dive int…  ( 5 min )
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    Discord community; let's go
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    Is an All-in-One Docker Image Really a Bad Idea?
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    Google's Next-Gen Most Capable Gemma 3 Model That Runs on a Single GPU - Proje Defteri
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    SQL REPLACE Function: Quick Guide with Real Examples
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    [VN] Hướng dẫn Cài đặt CloudWatch Agent Trên Ubuntu để Giám sát Lưu lượng Lightsail
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    How to Use CASE to Sort an ENUM Column in MySQL
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  • Open

    $8.8 trillion protected: How one CISO went from ‘that’s BS’ to bulletproof in 90 days
    Clearwater Analytics CISO Sam Evans dodged a bullet by blocking shadow AI from exposing data integral to $8.8 trillion under management.  ( 11 min )
    AWS doubles down on infrastructure as strategy in the AI race with SageMaker upgrades
    AWS upgraded its SageMaker platform to offer more observability and streamlined functions to make AI model inference and training easier.  ( 7 min )
    Elon Musk introduced Grok 4 last night, calling it the ‘smartest AI in the world’ — what businesses need to know
    Musk did not apologize nor did he accept responsibility for Grok's antisemitic, sexually offensive, and conspiratorial remarks.  ( 11 min )
    Employee AI agent adoption: Maximizing gains while navigating challenges
    At Transform 2025, BCG's Matthew Kropp offered a game plan for agentic AI workflow evolution, employee adoption, and organizational change.  ( 7 min )
    Open vs. closed models: AI leaders from GM, Zoom and IBM weigh trade-offs for enterprise use
    Experts from General Motors, Zoom and IBM discuss how their companies and customers consider AI model selection.  ( 6 min )
    Skip the AI ‘bake-off’ and build autonomous agents: Lessons from Intuit and Amex
    Intuit and American Express detailed how their companies are embracing agentic AI to transform customer experiences, internal workflows and core business operations.  ( 8 min )
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    SUI bullish chart pattern confirmation sets breakout target at $3.89
    SUI broke out of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, opening the door for a rally to $3.89.
    SUI bullish chart pattern confirmation sets breakout target at $3.89
    SUI broke out of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, opening the door for a rally to $3.89.
    US Senate confirms ex-Bitfury exec to lead OCC banking regulator
    Jonathan Gould will return to the OCC as Comptroller of the Currency to serve a five-year term following his nomination by US President Donald Trump.
    US Senate confirms ex-Bitfury exec to lead OCC banking regulator
    Jonathan Gould will return to the OCC as Comptroller of the Currency to serve a five-year term following his nomination by US President Donald Trump.
    Crypto scammer gets 12 years after reneging on restitution deal
    Nicholas Truglia was initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars for carrying out SIM-swapping attacks against crypto investors.
    Crypto scammer's sentence bumped to 12 years from 18 months for welshing on debt
    Nicholas Truglia was initially sentenced to 18 months behind bars for carrying out SIM-swapping attacks against crypto investors.
    ETH maxis scream for $3K, but data shows pro Ether traders cautiously positioned
    Ether price rallied to $3,000, but the key components needed to hold the level are still missing.
    ETH maxis scream for $3K, but data shows pro Ether traders cautiously positioned
    Ether price rallied to $3,000, but the key components needed to hold the level are still missing.
    Why I won't invest in companies that ignore AI — Kevin O'Leary
    Ignoring the reduced customer acquisition costs made possible by AI places businesses at a significant disadvantage, O'Leary said.
    Why I won't invest in companies that ignore AI — Kevin O'Leary
    Ignoring the reduced customer acquisition costs made possible by AI places businesses at a significant disadvantage, O'Leary said.
    Bitcoin price expected to accelerate if daily close above $113K is secured
    Bitcoin's market structure and the recent rally to new highs suggest an accelerated phase of price discovery has just begun.
    Bitcoin price expected to accelerate if daily close above $113K is secured
    Bitcoin's market structure and the recent rally to new highs suggest an accelerated phase of price discovery has just begun.
    Roman Storm’s lawyers signal continuance if court allows hacker’s testimony
    The Tornado Cash co-founder is scheduled to go to trial on Monday, but his defense attorneys are still waiting on rulings for motions over witnesses in the case.
    Threat actors using 'elaborate social engineering scheme' to target crypto users — Report
    Social engineering scams, from the Meeten campaign to fake crypto support scams, have become a troubling occurrence in crypto.
    Coinbase partners with Perplexity AI for real-time crypto prices
    Coinbase market data will power the AI “answer engine” in a two-phase rollout, starting with COIN50 index prices.
    Bitcoin price likely to hit $130K before serious profit taking kicks in
    Soaring capital inflows and an uptick in Bitcoin wallets identified as “accumulators” suggest BTC price is on a path to $130,900.
    ETH news update: Ether treasury purchases could trigger rally to $3K
    Ether price chases $3,000 as trading sentiment turns bullish amid multiple corporate ETH treasury announcements.
    10 public companies that quietly turned their balance sheets into Bitcoin treasuries
    While headlines focus on giants like Strategy and Tesla, companies like Aker ASA, Méliuz and Rumble have quietly added BTC to their balance sheets.
    How to legally stake crypto in 2025 under the SEC’s new rules
    The SEC’s 2025 guideline clarifies the regulatory stance regarding crypto staking. It states what is and isn’t allowed and how you can stake lawfully.
    Bitcoin hits $113.8K all-time high as liquidity influx backs BTC price discovery
    Bitcoin price set new highs above $113,800 as stablecoin reserves surged and retail investor-driven selling subsided.
    US lawmakers to discuss crypto tax policy amid push to pass three bills
    The hearing notice suggested a focus on a tax framework for digital assets, but did not mention specific witnesses or policies previously proposed.
    Japan’s Gates to tokenize $75M in Tokyo real estate on Oasys blockchain
    Gates Inc. and Oasys’s partnership is one of Japan’s largest real estate tokenization projects, with phase 1 aiming to expand liquidity to $34 billion.
    US sees stablecoins as key to preserving the dollar’s reserve status — Sygnum
    US President Donald Trump and members of his administration have pushed for the passing of the GENIUS Act, which would regulate stablecoins in the US.
    India’s Bitcoin crossroads: Will it add BTC to national reserves?
    As the US and others explore Bitcoin reserves, India faces a pivotal choice: Can BTC boost macro resilience and digital leadership?
    Trump’s crypto agenda favors elites, not the everyday user
    Donald Trump’s crypto agenda claims to champion financial freedom, but the real beneficiaries are political insiders and wealthy elites.
    Bit Mining surges 350% on pivot to Solana, plans $300M token treasury
    Bit Mining’s stock price surged 350% in pre-market trading after announcing a strategic pivot into the Solana ecosystem.
    Jack Ma-backed Ant Group eyes USDC stablecoin for own blockchain: Report
    Ant Group is reportedly working with Circle to integrate USDC into its blockchain platform once the stablecoin achieves regulatory compliance.
    Stablecoin startup Agora secures $50M investment led by Paradigm
    Agora, founded by Nick van Eck, aims to boost adoption of its white-label stablecoin platform with $50 million from Paradigm and Dragonfly.
    Is privacy crypto’s last stand? Industry experts on the legal battles ahead
    Coin Center’s Peter Van Valkenburgh says crypto is at a crossroads, and urges policymakers to protect privacy and defend decentralized networks from overreach.
    Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
    Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator.
    Researchers foil $10M DeFi backdoor in thousands of smart contracts
    The Venn Network team suspects the threat was linked to the North Korean Lazarus Group, citing its complexity and widespread deployment.
    Coinbase unlocks off-exchange settlement for institutions amid ‘high’ demand
    Coinbase has partnered with Copper to offer off-exchange settlement via ClearLoop, aiming to meet growing institutional demand for secure crypto trading.
    xAI teases Grok upgrades, Musk says AI could discover new physics
    Elon Musk said Grok may soon discover new physics as xAI works on a more advanced, vision-capable model.
    Linqto bankruptcy no threat to pre-IPO markets, says EquityZen
    Ripple ranks as one of the top 10 pre-IPO companies on EquityZen, while major crypto firms like Tether and Gemini saw the largest spike in popularity in Q2 2025.
    NFT sales hit $2.8B in first half of 2025 as trading volumes tank
    CryptoSlam data shows that NFT sales volumes reached $2.82 billion in the first half of 2025, while DappRadar data shows a continued drop in trading volumes.
    Bitcoin treasury companies acquire record 159,107 BTC in Q2
    Corporate Bitcoin holdings surged in Q2, with companies adding a record 159,107 BTC, bringing total holdings to more than 847,000 BTC.
    Australia to test CBDCs, stablecoins in next stage of crypto play
    The trial is part of Project Acacia, an initiative from the RBA exploring how digital money and tokenization could support financial markets in Australia.
    Bitcoin investors have now splashed over $50B on US spot ETFs
    BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Bitcoin ETFs have led the charge, with momentum only slightly dented due to outflows from Grayscale's Bitcoin fund.
    Nvidia becomes first company to hit $4T valuation, thanks to AI boom
    Nvidia’s stock hit an all-time high of $164.32, making it the first $4 trillion company as AI demand drives yearly gains.
    Bitcoin Depot discloses data breach that doxed 27K customers
    Bitcoin Depot has disclosed that 27,000 of its customers data was breached, but said there was “no evidence of customer information being misused.”
    Bitcoiners underprepared for possible $133K price tag in September
    10x Research’s Bitcoin trend model says there’s a 60% chance for Bitcoin to move higher over the next two months, with history pointing to a 20% gain.
    Ether rally to $3K this week highly likely: Here is why
    Ether’s price rally is backed by soaring institutional investor flows and a bullish market structure. Is a rally to $3,000 possible this week?
    Many see stablecoins soaring to $2T in ‘handful’ of years: Ripple CEO
    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the growth behind the stablecoin market has been “profound” as it announced BNY Mellon as the firm’s stablecoin custodian for RLUSD.
    NFTs back? Snoop Dogg’s Telegram ‘gifts’ sell out in 30 minutes
    The NFT lead at the TON blockchain said Snoop Dogg’s sold-out NFT launch could “be the start of a new NFT Narrative.”
    ‘See you at $150K,’ says Bitcoin bull after BTC taps new highs
    Economist Timothy Peterson said that if Bitcoin hadn’t reclaimed its all-time high, the market might have had to wait until October for the next opportunity.
    Binance founder’s family office backs BNB treasury firm eyeing IPO
    Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s investment firm is backing the creation of a company that will buy and hold BNB with plans to go public in the US.
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    BTC All-Time High Liveblog: Is This Run Different?
    Analysts and longtime industry participants weigh in on how this week's bitcoin price action resembles — or differs from — past bull runs.  ( 27 min )
    Former Bitfury Exec Gould Confirmed to Take Over U.S. Banking Agency OCC
    Jonathan Gould, a former top official at the agency and ex-chief legal officer for Bitfury, is set to run the OCC as Trump's pro-crypto policies rise into place.  ( 29 min )
    MARA Holdings Names Ex-Blue River Exec as CPO to Lead Productization of Energy Tech
    Nir Rikovitch is joining the bitcoin miner to scale up the firm’s technological offerings.  ( 27 min )
    NEAR Protocol Gains 5% Amid Surge in Trading Volume
    The move comes as bitcoin formed a new record high of $112,000.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Breaks Fresh Record of $112,700
    The new all-time high on Thursday follows multiple attempts to break above the $112,000 level.  ( 27 min )
    Sui Rallies Nearly 10% in Bullish Breakout
    The token climbed from $2.94 to $3.4 over the past 24 hours.  ( 29 min )
    Why 24/7 Digital Markets Will Power Development in Frontier Economies
    Tokenization will create a new financial order for U.S.-led reconstruction, says Davis Richardson.  ( 30 min )
    Japanese Real Estate Firm GATES to Tokenize $75M in Tokyo Property on Oasys Blockchain
    The initiative aims to simplify property transactions for foreign buyers by using blockchain technology to overcome legal and regulatory hurdles, GATES said.  ( 28 min )
    German State Lender NRW.BANK Issues €100M Blockchain Bond on Polygon
    The German state bank’s crypto bond on Polygon marks a pivotal step in Europe’s tokenized capital market adoption, according to a press release.  ( 29 min )
    DAOs 2.0: What’s Next For Decentralized Governance?
    As with many idealistic movements, DAOs need to balance pragmatism with progress, says Kurt Watkins.  ( 31 min )
    ATOM Consolidates After Strong Rally, Testing Key Resistance
    The move comes as bitcoin formed a new record high above $112,000 on Thursday.  ( 28 min )
    Bitmine Immersion Stock Sheds Another 20% After $2B ATM Offering
    The company may sell up to $2 billion in stock through Cantor Fitzgerald and ThinkEquity in flexible at-the-market deals, according to a Wednesday filing.  ( 27 min )
    Crypto for Advisors: Advisors, the Final Frontier
    Two years guiding Crypto for Advisors — where have we been and where are we going?  ( 34 min )
    ICP Surges 4% on Strong Volume and Developer Momentum
    ICP climbs to $5.19 after a breakout rally, with rising volume and leading GitHub activity highlighting blockchain growth.  ( 28 min )
    BONK Advances 5% in V-Shaped Recovery as Bulls Eye Breakout
    BONK posted a 5% rally with rising platform traction and bullish indicators signaling a potential breakout from consolidation.  ( 28 min )
    Coinbase Partners With Perplexity AI to Bring Real-Time Crypto Market Data to Traders
    The tie-up will allow users to dig into market trends, monitor price action and explore token fundamentals.  ( 28 min )
    Open Interest in XRP Options Nears $100M as High Volatility Draws Yield Hunters
    Market sentiment is bullish, with positive risk reversals indicating a preference for call options.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Tests $2.46 Barrier After Bullish Run — Watch for Confirmation Above
    This comes as institutional accumulation in XRP hits record highs — with 2,743 wallets now holding over 1 million XRP each, totaling 47.32B coins.  ( 31 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 6.4% as Index Trades Higher
    Avalanche (AVAX) joined Sui (SUI) as a top performer, rising 3.0% from Wednesday.  ( 24 min )
    Cardano Foundation Increased Spending on Core Areas by 15% Last Year
    Spending on adoption, operational resilience and education rose to $22.1 million.  ( 27 min )
    Sequans Communications Kicks Off Bitcoin Treasury with 370 BTC Purchase
    The semiconductor firm plans to expand holdings to 3,000 BTC using proceeds from recent its capital raise.  ( 28 min )
    Polkadot's DOT Gains as Much as 5% as Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs
    The token gained amidst a wider crypto market rally, with the CoinDesk 20 index up 3.5%.  ( 28 min )
    BIT Mining Surges 250% on Solana Pivot
    The company said it wants to "capture emerging opportunities across the broader blockchain" industry and attract investors seeking exposure to Solana  ( 27 min )
    Ether, AI Coins Steal Bitcoin’s Spotlight: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 10, 2025  ( 42 min )
    Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
    ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin's Q2 Boom Being Fueled by Corporates: Bitwise
    Public companies expand bitcoin treasuries as participation soars.  ( 28 min )
    Rumble Taps MoonPay for Crypto Wallet Ahead of Q3 Launch
    MoonPay will handle conversions between digital assets and fiat currency in the upcoming Rumble Wallet.  ( 27 min )
    Alibaba Founder-Backed Ant Group to Integrate Circle’s USDC on Its Blockchain
    The move is part of Ant's broader effort to build a platform that supports various forms of digital currencies, including tokenized assets.  ( 27 min )
    This One Metric Suggests Bitcoin Has Plenty of Room Left to Run
    Despite new all-time highs, on-chain data signals the rally may be far from over.  ( 28 min )
    Australia's Central Bank to Explore Developing Wholesale Tokenized Asset Markets
    Issuance of pilot wholesale CBDC for testing the use cases will take place on different blockchain platforms, such as Hedera and R3 Corda.  ( 27 min )
    This Chart Points to a 30% Bitcoin Price Boom Ahead: Technical Analysis
    IBIT's chart flashes a bullish pattern as BTC's spot price flirts with record highs.  ( 27 min )
    BlackRock's Spot Ether ETF Registers Record Trading Volume of 43M Amid Net Inflows of $158M
    The ETF has seen significant investor inflows, with over $1 billion collected since June, indicating bullish market sentiment for ether.  ( 27 min )
    Hyperliquid Trader Fumbles $26M ETH Short Profit, Faces $716K Loss After Doubling Down
    The position could be a hedge against a long position as part of a broader strategy, though the tracked wallet held only a short trade.  ( 29 min )
    Justin Sun Wants to Make TRUMP a Global Crypto Brand With $100M Buy
    "We will make TRUMP token very popular in Asia and in the rest of the world," Sun said in an interview with CoinDesk.  ( 29 min )
    Shiba Inu Smashes Triangle Pattern Against Bitcoin, But Looks Weak Against Dogecoin
    Institutional trading drove significant SHIB price gains, with strong resistance at around $0.00001250, CoinDesk's AI research noted.  ( 30 min )
    XRP Traders Target $6 as Ripple’s RLUSD Surges Past $500M Market Cap
    A clean breakout from the range could push the token toward the $4–$6 zone, one watcher said.  ( 28 min )
    PUMP Lingers at 40% Premium Over ICO Price on Hyperliquid Ahead of Pump.fun Token Sale
    Pump.fun’s token is already trading above its $0.004 ICO price on Hyperliquid, with over $18 million in volume and 3x leverage available. Binance Futures listing comes next.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Bulls Increase Exposure as Trump's Pressure on Fed Pushes $15B Into BTC ETFs, Analyst Says
    U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs have attracted billions in investor capital over three months amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates.  ( 29 min )
    DOGE Hits Resistance on Bull Flag Breakout, But 'Cup and Handle' Points to Higher Moves
    RSI and OBV readings on lower timeframes suggest short-term exhaustion, but macro sentiment remains net bullish.  ( 31 min )
    Ether, Dogecoin Lead Crypto Gains as Firms Signal 'Prime' Breakout Chance for Market
    Onchain analysis firm Santiment noted that retail trader-based wallets were seemingly absent from the current move, which, historically, sets the stage for sharp upside moves.  ( 30 min )
    Bears Lose $400M to Liquidations, Largest Since May, as BTC, ETH, SOL Spike Higher
    As BTC and ETH pushed higher, waves of short liquidations may have created sudden price acceleration, forcing more traders to exit in a cascade.  ( 29 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Nvidia’s Rally to $4 Trillion Might Have Helped BTC, But Correlation Is Waning
    The Correlation between the GPU giant's stock and BTC is down from last year.  ( 31 min )
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    Build and Deploy a Polished AI Project and Get Sales
    Tired of making projects that are just AI API wrappers? Do you want to learn how to build a real AI project that you can actually sell? We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will show you how to build and deploy an e...  ( 4 min )
    How to Use the "this" Keyword in JavaScript: A Handbook for Devs
    The this keyword in JavaScript is like a chameleon – it changes its meaning depending on where and how it's used. Many developers struggle with this because it doesn't behave the same way in JavaScript as it does in other programming languages. Think...  ( 27 min )
    How to Transform JSON Data to Match Any Schema
    Whether you’re transferring data between APIs or just preparing JSON data for import, mismatched schemas can break your workflow. Learning how to clean and normalize JSON data ensures a smooth, error-free data transfer. This tutorial demonstrates ho...  ( 9 min )
    How to Use a Resistive Soil Moisture Sensor
    A resistive soil moisture sensor is a widely used, simple, and affordable way of estimating the amount of water in the soil. In this tutorial, you will learn how to interface a resistive soil moisture sensor with an Arduino UNO microcontroller. You w...  ( 17 min )
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    TnG Launches Official Touch ‘n Go Shop e-Commerce Platform
    Touch ‘n Go (TnG) has officially launched Touch ‘n Go Shop, its very own e-commerce platform dedicated to offering the brand’s full range of lifestyle and mobility products. The platform aims to provide a seamless shopping experience for customers, allowing them to browse and purchase everything from TnG cards and RFID tags to new limited-edition […] The post TnG Launches Official Touch ‘n Go Shop e-Commerce Platform appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    BYD Introduces Level 4 Autonomous Parking In China
    BYD has announced a new Level 4 autonomous parking feature for its “God’s Eye” ADAS system, with the announcement made via the company’s official Weibo platform. The company also confirmed that this new functionality will be rolled out to the B and C versions of the system through over-the-air (OTA) updates. The upgrade will introduce […] The post BYD Introduces Level 4 Autonomous Parking In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After Serving Two Years As CEO Of X
    Linda Yaccarino has announced her resignation as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk that’s also formerly known as Twitter. The move marks a sudden leadership shakeup, coming just months after the company was folded into Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI. The 61-year-old advertising veteran confirmed her departure in a post […] The post Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After Serving Two Years As CEO Of X appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Here’s The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Pre-Order Deals From CelcomDigi, Maxis, And U Mobile
    Local telcos CelcomDigi, Maxis, and U Mobile have officially opened pre-orders for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Z series. Making their debut yesterday evening, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 are headlined by the former, which Samsung touts as its slimmest and most powerful foldable yet. Before diving into the deals, it’s worth […] The post Here’s The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Pre-Order Deals From CelcomDigi, Maxis, And U Mobile appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Samsung Exec: Tri-Fold Device Is Ready For Production
    Samsung announced its new foldables and smartwatches yesterday. With the former category being the primary products being launched, some may have been expecting a surprise appearance of the tri-fold. This is especially when the thing was spotted within a One UI 8 build. That, obviously didn’t happen, but according to a report, it could have. […] The post Samsung Exec: Tri-Fold Device Is Ready For Production appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Bentley Unveils The EXP 15 Concept Car
    Renowned British marque Bentley has unveiled the EXP 15 concept, which is not intended for sale as its concept status suggests. That being said, it is meant to offer a glimpse into the design direction of its upcoming fully electric vehicle, set to debut next year. The EXP 15 itself takes inspiration from the 1930 […] The post Bentley Unveils The EXP 15 Concept Car appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Indian TechTuber Mods Asus ROG Ally With 90Wh Battery Taken From ROG Strix G15
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    YouTube Updates Monetisation Policy To Curb “Inauthentic” Content
    YouTube is planning to update the guidelines for its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) to prevent creators from generating revenue from content it deems as “inauthentic”. The video sharing platform’s monetisation policy is set to be updated next week, specifically on 15 July. While the company has yet to release the exact details on the upcoming […] The post YouTube Updates Monetisation Policy To Curb “Inauthentic” Content appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Apple Has A Patent For An Optical Stylus
    The Apple Pencil family of styluses are made primarily with the iPad tablets in mind – it’s primarily used with them, on their screen’s surface. But it looks like the bitten fruit brand is working on one that’s a bit more universal, if a recent patent filing is to be believed. Titled “Input Device With […] The post Apple Has A Patent For An Optical Stylus appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Chinese TechTubers Test MSI Claw 8 With AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
    A Chinese TechTuber by the name of 会弹钢琴的疯疯 (loosely translated by Google Translate into Crazy Guy Who Can Play The Piano), recently showed off an MSI Claw 8 which they managed to secure. The unit is basically the same model that the console’s brand was showing off back at Computex 2025, and given its availability […] The post Chinese TechTubers Test MSI Claw 8 With AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Infinix Hot 60 Series Arrives In Malaysia; Priced From RM499
    As previously promised, Infinix has officially launched the Hot 60 lineup of affordable smartphones in Malaysia. The series consists of two models, which are the Hot 60 5G and the Hot 60i. One of the highlights of this lineup includes slim and lightweight designs, with the Hot 60 measuring 7.8mm thick, and the Hot 60i […] The post Infinix Hot 60 Series Arrives In Malaysia; Priced From RM499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Apple Vision Pro 2 May Sport M4 Chip, Better Head Strap
    While the Apple Vision Pro was a product that didn’t get the most glowing of public opinion, the bitten fruit company is invested enough for a sequel. We’ve heard a number of rumours about such a thing, such as being equipped with an M5 chip. But perhaps that may have been a tad too optimistic, […] The post Apple Vision Pro 2 May Sport M4 Chip, Better Head Strap appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Touting At Malaysian Airports Is Now A Criminal Offence
    Illegal taxi touts have become a norm in Malaysian airports, with many Malaysians and even tourist have fallen victim to these. However, the government has recently brought a new law amendment in the form of Act A1766, which updates the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, officially making touting at airports a criminal offence paired […] The post Touting At Malaysian Airports Is Now A Criminal Offence appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    NVIDIA Beats Rivals To Be First Public Company Valued At US$4 Trillion
    NVIDIA succeeded in becoming a public company with a market value of US$4 trillion (~RM17 trillion) this year, albeit very briefly. It’s both a notch in the belt and a milestone for the company, as it is the first company in the world to hit said milestone, beating all other tech rivals to the punch, […] The post NVIDIA Beats Rivals To Be First Public Company Valued At US$4 Trillion appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Hands On: Thin Is In
    The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has finally arrived, and thanks to an exclusive media preview held last week, we had the opportunity to try it out for ourselves. One thing I can confirm off the bat is that the phone is exactly as advertised – it’s the thinnest Galaxy Z model from the South […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Hands On: Thin Is In appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    OpenAI To Launch Web Browser To Rival Google Chrome
    Apparently, OpenAI is planning to release an AI-powered web browser, which is set to challenge Google Chrome. Reuters reported that the browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, and that it is aimed to fundamentally change how users browse the web. And of course, it will allow the company to gain direct access […] The post OpenAI To Launch Web Browser To Rival Google Chrome appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Dyson OnTrac Lightning Review: Mostly On Track
    Premium home appliance brand Dyson launched the OnTrac headphones last year, before quietly bringing it into the local market a couple of months ago. It is technically the brand’s second foray into the personal audio space, the first being the Zone that never made it here. On one hand, it’s probably not unfair to expect […] The post Dyson OnTrac Lightning Review: Mostly On Track appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 41 min )
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    The Download: flaws in anti-AI protections for art, and an AI regulation vibe shift
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art The news: A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective tools to stop their work from being…  ( 22 min )
    China’s energy dominance in three charts
    China is the dominant force in next-generation energy technologies today. It’s pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into putting renewable sources like wind and solar on its grid, manufacturing millions of electric vehicles, and building out capacity for energy storage, nuclear power, and more. This investment has been transformational for the country’s economy and has…  ( 20 min )
    This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art
    A new technique called LightShed will make it harder for artists to use existing protective tools to stop their work from being ingested for AI training. It’s the next step in a cat-and-mouse game—across technology, law, and culture—that has been going on between artists and AI proponents for years.  Generative AI models that create images…  ( 22 min )
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    Web3j Mentorship 2025: Meet the Mentees
    Applications closed. Reviews done. It’s time to share who’s joining the Web3j mentorships this year under the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust program. This year, there are two projects aimed at advancing Web3j, which is a highly modular, reactive, type safe Java and Android library  ( 3 min )

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    Announcing the winners of VentureBeat’s 7th Annual Women in AI awards
    Here are the winners of the Women in AI awards at VB Transform, in categories including entrepreneur, research, mentorship and responsibility.  ( 7 min )
    Scaling agentic AI: Inside Atlassian’s culture of experimentation
    Scaling agentic AI isn’t just about having the latest tools -- it requires clear guidance and a culture that champions experimentation.  ( 6 min )
    Hugging Face just launched a $299 robot that could disrupt the entire robotics industry
    Hugging Face launches Reachy Mini, a $299 open-source desktop robot that democratizes AI development for millions of builders worldwide.  ( 10 min )
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    Faculdade ou Certificação? O Melhor Caminho na Área de TI
    Na área de Tecnologia da Informação (TI), a dúvida sobre escolher entre uma faculdade ou certificações é comum entre profissionais e estudantes. Ambos os caminhos oferecem benefícios distintos e podem ser decisivos para o sucesso na carreira. Neste artigo, vamos explorar as vantagens e desvantagens de cada opção e como elas se aplicam em diferentes momentos da sua trajetória profissional. A faculdade é muitas vezes vista como a porta de entrada para o conhecimento em TI. Ela oferece uma formação ampla que abrange diversas áreas, como programação, redes, sistemas operacionais e cloud computing. Essa base sólida é essencial para quem está começando na carreira e ainda não tem um foco definido. Formação abrangente em TI Conhecimento em várias áreas Desenvolvimento de soft skills Netwo…  ( 5 min )
    Stop Waiting on Windows Explorer: Meet snub — A Suspiciously Fast Recursive File Search Tool
    If you've ever used dir /s, where, or even Windows Explorer to search for files and thought "this should be faster", you're not alone. snub — a lightning-fast, recursive file search utility for the Windows command line, written in modern C17, built for developers who need control, speed, and results. Why snub? ✅ Blazing fast, thanks to a multithreaded C backend ✅ Native Windows CLI experience (no WSL, no dependencies) ✅ Advanced glob pattern support (*, ?, {jpg,png}) ✅ Flexible filters: file size, date, extension, depth ✅ Structured JSON output for scripting ✅ Skips clutter (.git, node_modules) by default — unless you ask :: Find all C/C++ files modified this year snub C:\Dev "*.c" --glob --ext c,h --after 2025-01-01 :: Locate images larger than 500KB snub D:\Photos beac…  ( 4 min )
    Qual a importância da Certificação? 💼
    A certificação profissional é um tema cada vez mais relevante no mercado de trabalho atual. Com a evolução constante das tecnologias e a crescente competitividade, ter uma certificação pode ser um diferencial significativo em sua carreira. Neste artigo, vamos explorar a importância das certificações, como elas podem abrir portas e proporcionar reconhecimento, além de dicas práticas para quem deseja se certificar. Uma das principais vantagens de obter uma certificação é o reconhecimento que ela proporciona. Quando você se certifica, está validando seu conhecimento e habilidades em uma área específica. Isso não apenas aumenta sua credibilidade, mas também demonstra seu comprometimento com o aprendizado e a excelência profissional. Aumenta a credibilidade Valida suas habilidades Mostra …  ( 5 min )
    Single Inheritence
    //parent class public class Groceries { public static void main(String[] args) { } void madurai_rice(){ System.out.println("madurai_rice"); } } //child class public class Vegetables extends Groceries{ public static void main(String[] args) { //child object Vegetables vegetable = new Vegetables(); System.out.println(vegetable.groceries_money); System.out.println(vegetable.color); System.out.println(vegetable.grocery_name); vegetable.madurai_rice(); } }  ( 3 min )
    Build an Elder Scrolls Character Generator with Google AI Studio (DevEd Submission)
    This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I created an Elder Scrolls Character Generator using Google AI Studio and the Gemini API. The app allows users to choose a race and sex, then uses a prompt template and Gemini’s generative power to produce a rich backstory and the Imagen API to generate the portrait for a unique character in the Elder Scrolls universe. Create an app that generates a unique Elder Scrolls character for use in Skyrim Special Edition playthrough. The app should: - Prompt the user to select a race and sex. - Use Gemini to generate: - A lore-appropriate name. - A rich backstory consistent with the Elder Scrolls universe. - Use Imagen to generate a portrait that visually represents the character, based on their rac…  ( 4 min )
    Como Configurar SSO com Azure Entra ID e AWS Identity Center
    O Single Sign-On (SSO) é uma solução que permite que os usuários acessem múltiplas aplicações com uma única autenticação. Neste artigo, vamos explorar como configurar a integração do IAM Identity Center da AWS com o Azure Entra ID, também conhecido como Azure AD. Essa configuração visa facilitar o gerenciamento de credenciais e melhorar a segurança ao permitir que usuários do Azure acessem recursos da AWS sem a necessidade de criar novas credenciais. O SSO é uma solução que simplifica o processo de autenticação para os usuários. Com o SSO, os usuários podem acessar várias aplicações sem precisar se lembrar de múltiplas senhas. Isso não só melhora a experiência do usuário, mas também aumenta a segurança, pois reduz a probabilidade de senhas fracas ou reutilizadas. Redução de senhas fracas…  ( 5 min )
    How We Solved the Trust Problem in P2P Trading
    A technical deep-dive into replacing human guarantors with smart contracts and automation When building a P2P trading platform for Telegram NFT gifts, we faced a classic distributed systems problem: how do you enable trustless transactions between untrusted parties? Traditional platforms solve this with human guarantors - essentially trusted third parties who manually verify transactions. But this approach has fundamental limitations: Single point of failure: Human guarantors create bottlenecks Scalability issues: Manual processes don't scale with volume Availability constraints: Humans work limited hours Error probability: Manual verification introduces human error Cost inefficiency: Human labor costs are passed to users (5% fees) We decided to solve this with a fully automated guaranto…  ( 8 min )
    Unlocking the Future: How the CBN Can Harness Blockchain Technology for Nigeria’s Economic Growth
    Introduction Blockchain technology is no longer just a buzzword in tech circles; it's a powerful tool capable of reshaping economies. With the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recognizing cryptocurrency as an investment asset and launching initiatives like "Crypto Smart, Nigeria Strong" to educate investors, there's no better time for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lead a digital transformation. As rumors swirl about top Nigerian banks exploring blockchain for internal operations, it's clear the momentum is building. The CBN can and should seize this moment to improve monetary policy, boost financial transparency, and enhance economic resilience. 1. Fixed Supply & Currency Stability Bitcoin is capped at 21 million coins. This scarcity, coupled with growing adoption, …  ( 4 min )
    Dashboard Template with HTML, CSS, JS & Bootstrap 5 – Clean, Modular & Ready to Use
    Hello everyone! 👋 As a front-end developer, I know how tedious it can be to start a new dashboard or admin panel from scratch. There are tons of details to configure before writing a single line of business logic. That's why I've been working on a template that I want to share with the community: Dashboard HTML CSS JS Bootstrap 5 Template. In this post, we'll take a look at what's under the hood of this template and why these decisions can be useful in your own projects. The idea is for you to learn and use them as a foundation for your own creations! Dashboard HTML CSS JS Bootstrap 5 Template. It's a template designed to save you time and help you understand how to build a solid foundation for your interfaces. I created it with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and, of course, Bootstrap 5, with flexibility and performance in mind. 🔹 JavaScript: No complex frameworks here — that makes it easier to integrate with any backend and lets you see vanilla JS in action. 🔹 Clean and Modular Code: Everything is organized so each part is easy to understand. A great way to see a front-end project structure in action — especially if you’re just starting out. The goal is for you to download, explore, and learn from the structure — and apply those lessons to your own future development projects. Gumroad I invite you to try the free version, explore it, and use it as a foundation for your apps or dashboards. If you have questions or ideas for improvements, feel free to leave a comment! 👇 Thanks for reading. If this post was helpful, please share it! 💖 Connect with me on TikTok, YouTube, Dribbble, Reddit, GitHub  ( 4 min )
    Build Your First Web Page
    Introduction If you’ve ever wondered how websites are made, you’re in the right place. HTML is the foundation of every web page on the internet. In this guide, I’ll show you what HTML is, why it matters, and how to write your first web page—even if you’ve never written a single line of code before. HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. It’s the language that gives structure to web pages. You can think of HTML as the skeleton of a website. It tells the browser how to organize and display content like text, images, and links. It’s the first step in becoming a web developer. It’s easy to learn, even with no coding experience. It helps you understand how the web works behind the scenes. It’s the foundation for learning CSS (for styling) and JavaScript (for interactivity). HTML uses tags…  ( 4 min )
    9 Open Source Tools Every Developer Should Know🔥
    TL;DR Today, when we work on code, we use the tools we are used to every day, but it is also important to be able to adapt to new technologies. In this list, I have prepared 9 interesting projects that every developer should take into account in order to solve the issue at the right time. Well, let's get started! 🏎️ HMPL.js - Small template language for displaying UI from server to client Opens this list of modules for receiving components from the server, which, in some cases, can replace the framework on the site. hmpl is a small template language for displaying UI from server to client. It is based on customizable requests sent to the server via fetch and processed into ready-made HTML. 📂 Check out HMPL ☆ 2. 🧩 Shadcn UI - A set of beautifully-designed, accessible c…  ( 6 min )
    Docker Deep Dive Workshop at WeAreDevelopers
    Today, I conducted a workshop at WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2025 titled: Docker Deep Dive with a Docker Captain The workshop covered the following topics: Docker Init Docker Bake Docker SBOM SBOM attestations Docker Scout Docker Debug Docker Model Runner Ask Gordon This article is a step-by-step guide that walks you through the topics, allowing you to recreate the workshop for yourself on demand. The GitHub repo: github.com/DockerSecurity-io/wap Docker and Kubernetes Security Book Docker Desktop latest version Git A Bash shell (e.g., Git Bash, WSL, or any Linux terminal) On Windows, you can install Git Bash. Main article: Dockerizing a Java 24 Project with Docker Init Main article: JAVAPRO: How to Containerize a Java Application Securely Docker Init is a command to initialize a Docker…  ( 8 min )
    How I Added A/B Testing to My Cold Email Generator (and Why)
    Yesterday I soft launched launched ColdCopy, a cold email generator. But I kept getting stuck on one question: "Should this email be more direct or more friendly?" The Problem Too formal = sounds robotic Instead of guessing, what if users could see all approaches side-by-side? Before: One API call, one result const response = await openai.chat.completions.create({ After: Three API calls, three variations const tones = ["Professional", "Friendly", "Direct"]; The UI Challenge Responsive grid layout (3 columns on desktop, stacked on mobile) Early Results What I Learned Check it out: coldcopy.xyz What do you think - is A/B testing for AI-generated content useful, or just feature bloat?  ( 3 min )
    Welcome to Sunset Avenue
    What if I could live in a beautiful town with all my favorite people as neighbors? 🏠Sunset Avenue is my way of holding onto that vibrant childhood dream. In this post, I’ll quickly walk through how I built it. Let’s get started. Framework(Library) : React 3D scene : Three.js via React Three Fiber Calendar Data Fetching : ical format with ical.js Backend Hosting : Glitch.io To start a JavaScript project, you need a code editor like VS Code. Node.js to use the npm command for installing libraries. Git helps track code changes over time. In coding, a library is like a set of pre-made ingredients you can use in your project. npm install react.js three.js react-three-fiber ical.js React renders 2D website elements like layouts and buttons. When I start a new project, the first thing I tackle …  ( 9 min )
    Flutter 💙 Cursor: setting up Background Agent
    If you prefer to use Jules (Google AI Agent ), check out this article. Short story — Cursor introduced AI Agents which allows you to run any tasks in background the same way as in IDE with the same setup. Let’s get started: Open Cursor Settings (the panel may be placed in different place, since it depends on how you customized your interface, so you could use Command+Shift+P to open command panel and type “cursor settings”). Open Background Agents panel Give Cursor GitHub Access for your sepcific repository. Click Go To GitHub to allow access to. Select your repository, to allow access to. Notice: for public repositories owned by organizations, you will have to fork the repository to your personal repositories. After allowing access, make sure you click refresh and you should see Access…  ( 4 min )
    🚀 Criando um Banco Digital com .NET 8: DDD, CQRS, JWT, Docker e mais!
    Olá, comunidade Dev! https://github.com/alexdevelopnet/bankmore-microservices Depois de anos trabalhando com .NET, decidi colocar meu conhecimento em prática com um projeto pessoal que simulasse a criação de uma fintech real: nasce o BankMore. 💡 O objetivo? Aplicar conceitos modernos como microsserviços, DDD (Domain-Driven Design), CQRS, autenticação com JWT, resiliência com idempotência, Docker, e claro, testes automatizados — tudo isso com a stack .NET 8. O BankMore é um projeto de API para um banco digital fictício, dividido em responsabilidades claras como: Cadastro e autenticação de usuários Movimentação (depósitos e saques) Transferências entre contas Consulta de saldo (em breve) Cobrança de tarifas via Kafka 💡 Por que criei esse projeto? Queria algo realista e des…  ( 4 min )
    How HDDs and SSDs Store Data The Block Storage Model
    When you open a file in your program, it seems like you can read or change any byte you want. But in reality, your storage device doesn’t work with single bytes. Instead, HDDs and SSDs read and write data in larger chunks, called blocks or pages, which are usually a few KBs in size. This gap between what software wants (small, random access) and how storage hardware works (large, fixed-size chunks) is one of the most important challenges in computer systems. In this article, we’ll explore: The two fundamental models of data access → block-addressable and byte-addressable. Why storage is not byte-addressable like RAM. How HDDs and SSDs store and access data. How the block model shapes performance and design. This is how RAM (DRAM) works. Memory is organized as a sequence of individual bytes…  ( 7 min )
    Programming Entry Level: for beginners terminal
    Understanding for Beginners Terminal for Beginners Hey there, future developer! So, you're starting your coding journey and keep hearing about the "terminal" or "command line." It might seem intimidating, full of strange commands and flashing text, but trust me, it's a super powerful tool that will become your best friend. In fact, knowing your way around the terminal is a common question in technical interviews, even for entry-level positions! This post will break down the basics, so you can feel comfortable navigating and using it. Think of the terminal as a direct line of communication with your computer's operating system. Normally, you interact with your computer through a graphical user interface (GUI) – things like clicking icons, opening windows, and using menus. The terminal le…  ( 6 min )
    JavaScript: Execution Context & this Made Easy
    JavaScript can feel like magic. But magic is just tricks you don’t see. Let’s pull back the curtain on two big ideas: Execution Context and this. By the end, you’ll see why they matter and why you should care. Think of every bit of code as a kitchen. Global Kitchen is the main studio. Function Kitchen is a new room a chef builds each time they cook. Eval Kitchen is a secret room you rarely visit. Each kitchen has its own tools (functions) and ingredients (variables). When you run code, JS picks a kitchen and works there. Creation JS sets all var to undefined. let/const are known but not ready. Execution JS runs your lines one by one. Values fill the blanks. Exit Kitchen closes. Its tools and ingredients go away. I firmly believe that knowing these steps stops 80% of your bugs. this In JS, this is the chef’s badge it tells you who’s cooking right now. Where you are this is… In the global scope The global object Inside a plain function Depends on how it’s called Inside an object’s method That object Inside an arrow function Same this as outer scope function show() { console.log(this); // window in browser } const user = { name: "mimi", greet() { console.log(this.name); // "mimi" } }; show(); user.greet(); “Lexical” means “where it’s written.” Imagine your code as a tree: Global └ main() └ outer() └ inner() Each node holds its own vars and sees its parent’s vars, but not its child’s. That rule is non-negotiable. let x = "earth"; function main() { let y = "home"; function outer() { let z = "door"; function inner() { let w = "mind"; console.log(x, y, z, w); // earth home door mind } inner(); console.log(w); // Error: w is not here } outer(); } main(); Fewer Surprises. You know where your vars live. Clear Bugs. You see why you got undefined or the wrong this. Better Code. You write functions that do just what you expect.  ( 4 min )
    DiParrot: The Low-Maintenance Pet Skill
    🦜 DiParrot: The Low-Maintenance Pet Skill What Is DiParrot? DiParrot is a quirky little LivinGrimoire skill designed to simulate the most important function of a real pet parrot: presence. It chirps periodically, reacts to input, and creates a feeling of togetherness within your digital space. LivinGrimoire is a software design pattern that absorbs skills with just one line of code needed to add a skill. DiParrot sets up a behavioral rhythm, echoing input like a low-stakes roommate. Whether you're coding, typing, or just sitting quietly, it softly reminds you: you're not alone. 🐦 Real Parrot 🖥️ DiParrot Cage cleaning Zero mess Squawking chaos Friendly chirps only Vet bills 0 lines of cost Midnight drama Chirps are programmable Bites 100% safe interface Here’s the full code for the DiParrot skill: from LivinGrimoirePacket.AXPython import TrgEveryNMinutes, TimeUtils, TrgParrot from LivinGrimoirePacket.LivinGrimoire import Skill class DiParrot(Skill): def __init__(self, interval_minutes: int = 17 , chirp_lim: int = 3 ): super().__init__() self.trg: TrgEveryNMinutes = TrgEveryNMinutes(TimeUtils.getCurrentTimeStamp(), interval_minutes) self.parrot: TrgParrot = TrgParrot(chirp_lim) # Override def input(self, ear: str, skin: str, eye: str): match self.parrot.trigger(self.trg.trigger(), ear): case 1: self.setSimpleAlg("low chirp") case 2: self.setSimpleAlg("chirp") def skillNotes(self, param: str) -> str: if param == "notes": return "parrot simulator" elif param == "triggers": return "auto skill" return "note unavailable" With this setup: The skill chirps every 17 minutes by default. Responds to user input with either "chirp" or "low chirp". Requires just one line to add into your LivinGrimoire project. Explore the full LivinGrimoire design pattern, its skill architecture, and other modules: 👉 LivinGrimoire GitHub Wiki  ( 3 min )
    If Kubernetes Runs in F-16 Fighter Jets, Why Are You Still Scared to Use It in Your Business?
    Get ready for an absolutely wild story from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)! Imagine an F-16 fighter jet – one of the fastest, most powerful planes in the world – now running super-smart software thanks to some amazing technology you might not even know about: Kubernetes and Istio. This isn't just a cool gadget; it's a huge change for how the military builds and updates its technology, moving from slow, old ways to rapid, secure, and flexible methods. Before this big change, building software for the DoD was like trying to build a giant Lego castle one brick at a time, perfectly, before moving to the next section. This was called the "waterfall model". If they found a problem at the end, they had to go all the way back to the beginning to fix it, which was super slow. How slow? Softwa…  ( 6 min )
    Build an AI Agent for Airbnb Hosting with n8n - Read the Full Article
    Build an AI Agent for Airbnb Hosting with n8n Ever thought about transforming your Airbnb hosting experience with a touch of artificial intelligence? Imagine an AI agent that not only communicates seamlessly with your guests but also manages your bookings and automates daily operations—all without requiring a single line of code! In our latest article, we delve into how to harness the power of n8n and Telegram to create a robust AI agent tailored specifically for Airbnb hosts. With the right setup, you can streamline your operations, elevate guest experiences, and reduce your workload significantly. From automating calendar management to providing instant responses to guest inquiries, this AI-driven approach can revolutionize how you manage your property. Plus, with multilingual support and personalized interactions, you can cater to a global audience like never before. Curious about how to get started? Our step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, ensuring you can implement these powerful workflows with ease. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting out, this article is packed with valuable insights to boost your efficiency and guest satisfaction. Ready to elevate your Airbnb hosting game? Check out the full article here: Build an AI Agent for Airbnb Hosting with n8n ai, automation, airbnb, tutorial  ( 3 min )
    Thanos TSDB: How Default Configurations Can Lead to Silent Data Loss
    Thanos is a widely adopted open-source project that extends Prometheus’ capabilities, offering long-term storage, global querying, and downsampling. It’s a powerful tool for monitoring and observability, but like any complex system, it has its quirks. Thanos is cloud native and use s3 as its main storage backend. It can have infinite retention contrary to prometheus limitations (15d). One of the most critical risks in Thanos lies in its compactor component, which, under certain conditions, can silently lead to irreversible data loss. This issue is not just theoretical—it’s rooted in real-world scenarios, as highlighted in GitHub Issue #813 and GitHub Issue #7908. If you’re using Thanos, understanding these risks is essential to protecting your historical data. https://thanos.io/tip/compon…  ( 5 min )
    Welcome!
    Instructions: Your start-up's BA has told marketing that your website has a large audience in Scandinavia and surrounding countries. Marketing thinks it would be great to welcome visitors to the site in their own language. Luckily you already use an API that detects the user's location, so this is an easy win. The Task [ ("english", "Welcome") Solution: function greet(language) { const languages = [ ["english", "Welcome"], ["czech", "Vitejte"], ["danish", "Velkomst"], ["dutch", "Welkom"], ["estonian", "Tere tulemast"], ["finnish", "Tervetuloa"], ["flemish", "Welgekomen"], ["french", "Bienvenue"], ["german", "Willkommen"], ["irish", "Failte"], ["italian", "Benvenuto"], ["latvian", "Gaidits"], ["lithuanian", "Laukiamas"], ["polish", "Witamy"], ["spanish", "Bienvenido"], ["swedish", "Valkommen"], ["welsh", "Croeso"] ]; for (let i = 0; i < languages.length; i++) { if (languages[i][0] === language) { return languages[i][1]; } } return languages[0][1]; } Thoughts: 1.I decided to store the input into an array. I loop through the array and if the language was found, will return the greeting in the found language. Otherwise will return 'Welcome' as default. This is a CodeWars Challenge of 8kyu Rank  ( 4 min )
    ceragem-v6-back-pain-relief
    Back pain silently steals from our energy, mood, and even confidence. The Ceragem V6 isn’t just a massage bed. It’s an intelligent thermal spine therapy system trusted by wellness professionals and designed for those who value results and refinement. Discover how this elegant device is transforming pain into peace: https://moneytoburnluxury.blogspot.com/2025/05/ceragem-v6-back-pain-relief.html Because real self-care deserves something more than ordinary.  ( 3 min )
    The Cartesian Product Trap in Django ORM
    I hit a performance wall at work recently after adding a single extra Count() on a Django queryset that looked harmless. Luckily, the problematic code didn't make it into the production environment, but I had to think hard to figure out what went wrong and find a solution. All the following models and entities are made up by me to illustrate the problem. Imagine we have a PostgreSQL database storing information about separate stores, their departments, employees and products of the stores: The DB tables can contain much more fields, but in our case we only care about relations between the models. So in Django, models.py would look like this: from django.db.models import Model, CharField, ForeignKey, CASCADE class Store(Model): name = CharField(max_length=200) # ... class Departm…  ( 5 min )
    Adding Password Confirmation to Rails 8 Authentication
    This article was originally published on Rails Designer's Build a SaaS blog. When users access sensitive areas of your application, like admin pages, billing settings, or personal data, it is good practice to ask for their password again. Even if they're already logged in, requiring a password confirmation adds an extra security layer. This article builds on top of basic Rails 8 authentication. See all the previous commits in this repo. Here's a quick example of how to use it: class AdminController < ApplicationController include PasswordConfirmation confirm_password only: %w[index] def index end end That's it! Now users will need to confirm their password before accessing the admin index page. The confirmation remains valid for 10 minutes by default, but you can adjust that: cl…  ( 4 min )
    Programming Entry Level: introduction hackerrank
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    Me sinto bom mas não o suficiente, o que fazer?
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    “Transforming Office Culture with a Vibrant Intranet Homepage — My Axero Challenge Build”
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    🐢 Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast
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    IEx: Elixir's Interactive Shell
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    🚀Building with Bolt: How I Created Smile2Earn
    🧠 What I Built I constructed Smile2Earn, a web application that employs AI-powered smile recognition to reward users with virtual money in the form of SMILE Coins whenever they smile. It was our aim to create something significant and happy — a system that converts positivity into tangible value. Users authenticate with Supabase Smile recognition is performed in-browser with TensorFlow\.js Users receive SMILE Coins (100 SMILE = ₹1) A wallet keeps coins earned Withdrawal system (through UPI or bank) is developed but on hold Revenue is on a plan through ad monetization ⚙️ Technologies Utilized Bolt.AI – for boilerplate generation, bug fixes, and rapid logic writing TypeScript + Tailwind CSS – for responsive and clean UI TensorFlow\.js – for smile detection in real-time Supabase – for authentication and database storage Vite – rapid build setup Secure Storage – for session data and tokens Conflicts of Dependencies Dependencies such as @nativescript/firebase versions were outdated or non-existent Bolt assisted in producing alternative code with improved support Smile Detection Logic Timing TensorFlow's smile detection to prevent false positives Detecting in a privacy-safe and light manner for real-time application Authentication Flow Merging Supabase's auth into my own custom frontend logic Bolt assisted in creating working login, signup, and logout handlers Time saved correcting errors, maintaining code versions, and sorting out npm problems Created fully functional Supabase integration Allowed me to test concepts quicker without being caught in technical dead-ends Played the role of coding mentor when I encountered roadblocks 👉 Smile2Earn – Earn Money by Smiling (YouTube Video) This wasn't just about code — it was about creating something joyful. Thanks to Bolt.AI, I wrote an app that pays individuals for smiling — and that, to my mind, is a huge success.  ( 3 min )
    🚀 Wrapping Up My GitLab CI/CD Journey with 2 Real Projects
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    Hackerrank - SQL - Average Population of Each Continent
    Problem Description Given the CITY and COUNTRY tables, query the names of all the continents (COUNTRY.CONTINENT) and their respective average city populations (CITY.POPULATION) rounded down to the nearest integer. Note: CITY.CountryCode and COUNTRY.Code are matching key columns. The CITY and COUNTRY tables are described as follows: CITY Field Type ID NUMBER NAME VARCHAR2(17) COUNTRYCODE VARCHAR2(3) DISTRICT VARCHAR2(20) POPULATION NUMBER COUNTRY Field Type CODE VARCHAR2(3) NAME VARCHAR2(44) CONTINENT VARCHAR2(13) REGION VARCHAR2(25) SURFACEAREA NUMBER INDEPYEAR VARCHAR2(5) POPULATION NUMBER LIFEEXPECTANCY VARCHAR2(4) GNP NUMBER GNPOLD VARCHAR2(9) LOCALNAME VARCHAR2(44) GOVERNMENTFORM VARCHAR2(44) HEADOFSTATE VARCHAR2(32) CAPITAL VARCHAR2(4) CODE2 VARCHAR2(2) Join the CITY and COUNTRY tables using the country code as the joining key Group the results by continent Calculate the average population for each continent Round down the average to the nearest integer using the FLOOR function Start with the SELECT statement to retrieve the continent and the average population: SELECT COUNTRY.CONTINENT, FLOOR(AVG(CITY.POPULATION)) Specify the tables to query from and how to join them: FROM CITY JOIN COUNTRY ON CITY.COUNTRYCODE = COUNTRY.CODE Group the results by continent: GROUP BY COUNTRY.CONTINENT The final query: SELECT COUNTRY.CONTINENT, FLOOR(AVG(CITY.POPULATION)) AS AVG_POPULATION FROM CITY JOIN COUNTRY ON CITY.COUNTRYCODE = COUNTRY.CODE GROUP BY COUNTRY.CONTINENT ; The query will return two columns: CONTINENT - The name of the continent AVG_POPULATION - The average population of cities in that continent, rounded down to the nearest integer Code Repo: https://github.com/mrpunkdasilva/hackerrank/tree/main/sql/basic/average-population-of-each-continent  ( 3 min )
    AI in the Terminal?
    Warning: First paragraph is a recap of my kernel experience, skip if you don't care. So in my first post I talked about my journey to start making a custom kernel. TL;DR, it hasn't worked out great. I edited the kernel without knowing much so I used ai and also looked at the help pages in the menuconfig to try and see if I needed something. I ended up making it so the kernel couldnt even boot into efi which was fun to debug. Now I cant use my amd gpu because something is wrong. But that is neither here nor there. I have been getting tired of AI chatbots like grok, copilot and chatgpt because while they do help a lot, they are restricted by money. You have a limited use before something stops and it sucks. The best alternatives are to figure it out through things like stack overflow or running AI locally. You can probably guess which one I chose. Ollama is something cool that I have use for like 5 minutes so far but it is awesome. I can do almost everything the online chatbots as with Ollama. Only thing I don't think Ollama can do is use things like images. In hindsight, I also am using the terminal one so there may be a desktop version that can use them. Its really cool, all you have to do is run one command to install it, find and pull a model, then run the model and boom, you can chat to your heart's content. I chose the gemma3:4b because it is supposedly the most stable and easy to use one. I think Ollama on the terminal will work for now but I think I want to make a web version that is local so I can use images and other things without the need to pay money or get tracked by the AI overlords.  ( 3 min )
    From localhost:3000 to the World: Deploying Your Dockerized Website with Cloudflared + Traefik
    “When you send your localhost link to a friend...” You’ve built an amazing website. It's sleek, fast, and maybe even running on localhost:3000. You're proud of it. So you share it with a friend… and they hit you with: "Bro, I can't open localhost:3000." Yep, we've all been that donkey. Let’s fix that by taking your Dockerized app, pushing it to Docker Hub, then deploying it with Traefik and Cloudflared—securely accessible over the web. ✅ Prerequisites: Your app is Dockerized and you’ve already set up Cloudflared tunnels and domain. 👉 Not done yet? Check this guide first: How to Set Up Cloudflared Tunnel No need to expose ports. Free SSL via Cloudflare. Keeps your server safe behind Cloudflare’s edge. Automatically routes traffic to your containers. Manages HTTPS certificates. Great fo…  ( 4 min )
    Revolutionizing E-Commerce: Using Blockchain Smart Contracts to Combat Fake Returns
    Introduction to Smart Contract Implementation for Detecting Fake Returns In this tutorial, we will explore how to implement a smart contract on a blockchain that is designed to detect fake returns in a marketplace. This involves creating a decentralized application (DApp) that leverages the immutable and transparent nature of blockchain technology to mitigate the issue of return frauds in e-commerce. We will use Ethereum as the blockchain platform and Solidity for writing the smart contract. To start, you need to set up your development environment for Ethereum smart contracts. This includes installing Node.js, the Ethereum client (Ganache for local blockchain simulation), and the Truffle Suite, which is a development environment, testing framework, and asset pipeline for blockchains usi…  ( 5 min )
    Getting started with Web Development: My Second Day learning HTML & CSS
    Hey everyone! this is my very first blog post, and I'm excited to share my daily journey into web development with you and today was Day 2 of this new adventure. Recap of Day 1: What is HTML & CSS? In Day 1 class is we discuss about basics of HTML and CSS. Whats is HTML & CSS then in linux which software tools has been use? VS CODIUM software tools is used in linux. HTML(HyperText Markup language) is used to structure content on the web. It's a skeleton of a web page. CSS(Cascading Style Sheet) is used to style the content. Its adds colors,layout. It's a humans figures. Today Discussions: what is the ** alternative of HTML?** The alternative of HTML is : XML(eXtensible Markup Language) YAML(YAML Ain't Markup Language) CSV(Comma Seperated Values) etc.. what is GIT? Git is a Version Control System(VSC). There are two types of VSC. It's no Need Internet. Centralized VSC Distributed VSC What is GITLAB? Gitlab is Web based DEVOPS platforms. HTML Now we build a Protfolio Project. Header Section Section Section Footer Header Navigation Menu Search Bar Vijayaraj Item 1 Item 2 Item 1 Item 2 link Text Vijay sir share some Shortcuts: shift+1 - Boiler plate of HTML ctrl+shift+i - code allignment ctrl+ / - Command line. Tomorrow Discussion is :Ajail Methodology. And Apart from the class Muthu sir share some Interesting website KANIYAM.COM . then Give some Day plans, very interesting speech. Today Tasks 5 Blocks. 5 Inline. Scrum Master Techniques. Post the Blogs.  ( 4 min )
    From TypeScript to Rust – My Journey Begins 🦀
    🦀 Day 1 of #100DaysOfRust – Why Rust, Cargo, and the Basics Hey everyone 👋 I’m Subesh, a full-stack developer working with React and Node.js. I'm starting my journey into the systems world through Rust — and I’m doing it in public as part of the #100DaysOfRust challenge. Today I explored why Rust is being adopted by teams at Mozilla, Dropbox, Cloudflare, and more. Here’s what stood out: ✅ High-level language features without performance penalties 🔐 Compile-time checks enforce safety and prevent bugs 🔧 First-class tooling (cargo, rust-analyzer, rustfmt) 🧱 Strong, expressive type system 📦 Simple dependency management (crates.io) 🌱 A rapidly growing ecosystem and a welcoming dev community It feels like TypeScript met C++ and decided to be nice to developers. Rust uses cargo as its…  ( 4 min )
    How does Event Loop Work?
    JavaScript is required for every browser to function and manage its interactivity. The code is compiled and executed by the JavaScript Engine within the browser. JavaScript is a single-threaded language. It only handles one task at a time. If we assign another work, it won’t entertain until the current one is finished. Imagine, you have a task that takes around 1 minute to complete, JavaScript is true to its nature, it will not take another task until it finishes. In this case, the webpage will be stuck for a minute. And the user has to wait until it is completed. Imagine how frustrating it is to wait for a minute and stare at the blank screen. To overcome this, the browser provides some features, that the JavaScript engine doesn’t, those are Web APIs, such as setTimeout, DOM API, HTTP req…  ( 9 min )
    Code vs LLM in a simple planning poker agent example
    If you're building AI agents, chances are you often had to consider how much logic you want to handle through the LLM versus through traditional code. I wanted to share my experience with it this morning as a conversation starter and get your thoughts! I normally spend a ton of time gathering feedback from our users. In a previous life I would put those insights into tickets in Linear and spend a ton of mental cycles trying to size the return on effort to inform our prioritisation. In this bold new world of AI, I figured I would instead write up a planning poker agent to help me do t-shirt sizing of some of those tickets in Linear. Built on the Portia SDK, the agent would: Fetch relevant linear tickets using the remote MCP server for Linear, which is one of 1000s of tools we have with bui…  ( 6 min )
    How to Create an EC2 Instance on AWS
    How to Create an EC2 Instance on AWS Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) is one of AWS’s most popular services, allowing you to launch and manage virtual servers in the cloud. Whether you're hosting a website, running a database, or testing software, EC2 provides scalable, secure, and customizable computing capacity. This guide walks you step by step through creating a basic EC2 instance using the AWS Management Console. An AWS account (sign up at https://aws.amazon.com if you don’t have one). Basic familiarity with cloud concepts. (Optional) SSH key pair for secure remote access. Go to https://console.aws.amazon.com. Sign in with your AWS credentials. From the AWS Console, search for “EC2” in the search bar. Click EC2 to open the EC2 Dashboard. Click Instances in the left-hand navigation…  ( 4 min )
    Pinterest Scraping in 2025: Why I Built a Production-Ready Scrapy Spider (And You Should Too)
    The Problem That Changed My Perspective Last month, I was helping a client analyze visual content trends for their e-commerce brand. They needed to understand what home decor pins were gaining traction, which boards were most influential, and how their competitors were performing on Pinterest. Traditional social media analytics tools? They barely scratched Pinterest's surface. Manual research? Absolutely not scalable. That's when I realized: Pinterest's visual data goldmine is largely untapped by developers. Pinterest isn't just another social platform—it's a visual search engine with over 450 million monthly active users. But here's the catch: scraping Pinterest effectively requires understanding its unique challenges: Heavy JavaScript rendering (goodbye, simple HTTP requests) Sophisti…  ( 6 min )
    Locking Down Your Parse Server Schema in Production
    Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. Most people set up Parse Server and just roll with it — add classes from the dashboard, tweak fields on the fly, and rely on the schema to “just work.” But in production? You need control. You need structure. You need schema definitions in code, not ad-hoc changes in a GUI. Here's how to fully define and lock your Parse Server schema using JavaScript. You can define every class and field explicitly in your Node.js codebase. Here's what a _User and OrgMember class look like: const UserSchema = [ { className: "_User", fields: …  ( 5 min )
    AI Speed vs. "What Not To Do": Dev Secrets Revealed
    The AI Crucible: Where Speed Meets the Wisdom of "What Not To Do" The dawn of the AI era has been heralded with promises of unprecedented speed and efficiency. Tools and frameworks are evolving at a dizzying pace, and the ability to deploy sophisticated models, like Large Language Models (LLMs), has become more accessible than ever. We can spin up powerful AI applications, leveraging libraries like LangChain and frameworks like Kubernetes, often with a few lines of code and a well-configured environment. This rapid advancement, however, can create a misleading impression: that AI development is solely about knowing what to do. In reality, the true acceleration in the AI world comes not just from knowing the right commands, but from the hard-won wisdom of understanding what not to do. Con…  ( 7 min )
    Memes only a Dev can relate to. (pt.3)
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    Alturas Iguais em Regiões Lado a Lado no Oracle APEX: A Solução Simples com u-flex
    Você já se deparou com regiões lado a lado no Oracle APEX que têm alturas diferentes? Esse desnível visual pode deixar sua aplicação com um aspecto desalinhado e pouco profissional — especialmente quando temos várias regiões exibidas em conjunto. Passei por isso algumas vezes e, por ser algo aparentemente simples, fui perguntar para colegas mais experientes. A resposta foi quase sempre a mesma: "tem que usar um misto de JavaScript e CSS, não dá só com CSS puro". Isso me incomodou, porque parecia uma solução complicada para um problema pequeno. Pesquisando um pouco mais, descobri o que o que precisava ser feito e vou compartilhar como fazer neste post. Quando criamos duas regiões lado a lado com conteúdos de tamanhos verticais diferentes, o resultado pode ser como este: Veja que existe uma diferença de tamanho entre um e outro, destacado com as setas vermelhas A diferença de altura pode causar uma quebra de harmonia visual na interface. Dependendo do layout da página, isso pode comprometer a experiência do usuário. A solução é mais simples do que parece, e você pode aplicá-la sem precisar inspecionar elementos e inventar gambiarras. Basta usar duas classes do Universal Theme: Na propriedade "Column CSS Classes" da região: adicione u-flex Na propriedade "CSS Classes" da região (Appearance): adicione u-flex-grow-1 Essas classes utilizam o poder do Flexbox para garantir que as regiões cresçam proporcionalmente e se ajustem à mesma altura, mesmo com conteúdos diferentes. Deixei esse screenshot aqui para mostrar onde foram aplicadas. Isso garante que as regiões cresçam igualmente, mantendo a altura simétrica mesmo com conteúdos de tamanhos diferentes. Exemplo: Com u-flex e u-flex-grow-1 (abaixo): altura uniforme e layout mais equilibrado. Experimente esse pequeno ajuste e veja a diferença que faz na apresentação da sua aplicação Oracle APEX! Fonte: https://apex.oracle.com/pls/apex/r/apex_pm/ut/layout-modifiers`  ( 3 min )
    Code Readability Techniques
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    Buying Windows 11 Keys in 2025: Best Sellers Reviewed and Ranked
    Written by a tech journalist after testing 10+ vendors across the globe. Windows 11 continues to dominate the desktop OS market in 2025 with its refined interface, performance upgrades, and native AI support. But activating it can be costly if you stick to Microsoft's official prices: $139.99 for Home and $199.99 for Pro. That’s why users all over the world are turning to third-party sellers for cheaper keys. But which sellers are legitimate? Which ones deliver instantly and honor refunds? And which should you avoid entirely? This guide ranks the best Windows 11 key sellers in 2025 based on real tests, transparent policies, and customer experience. Rank Seller Win 11 Pro Price License Type Delivery Time Overall Score 1 SFTKEY.com $28.99 Retail 1–5 min 5/5 2 Keysfan $14.99 OEM Inst…  ( 6 min )
    Deploy a React Application to Elastic Beanstalk using GitHub Actions and Provision with Terraform
    In this article, we'll explore how to provision an AWS Elastic Beanstalk application using Terraform and deploy a containerized React application using GitHub Actions. Prerequisites Terraform CLI installed. AWS CLI configured with valid credentials. Refer to this guide for AWS CLI setup. To verify your AWS credentials, use the following command: aws sts get-caller-identity Terraform Configuration Define Variables (variables.tf) variable "aws_region" { description = "The AWS region to deploy resources in" type = string default = "us-east-1" } variable "application_name" { description = "The name of the Elastic Beanstalk application" type = string default = "react-app" } IAM Roles and Profiles (iam.tf) iam.tf: resource "aws_iam_role" "eb_ec2_role" { …  ( 4 min )
    Day 2 of my Java Full Stack learning Journey :HTML & CSS
    Hi everyone! what i learned Today : layouts elements HTML,a layout refers to how elements are arranged on web page to create a user-friendly structure. - elements and makes their text blue. Syntax: element{ property: value; } Example: p{ Two types of HTML Elements : Block Elements Inline E lements Block Elements: Always start with new line. it takes the full width of their parent by default. You can set width and height. example: , to ,, ,, ,,,,. Inline Elements: Do not start with new line . only take up as much width as needed. you cannot set width or height directly. example: ,,,,,,. Comments: HTML- CSS- /* comments */ List Styling: two types of list styling: odered list ( ) unodered list ( ) Odered List Items are numbered by default. used when oder matters example: Wake up Brush Wake up Brush link Text href : hyperlink reference. url: a website a page in your site a file an id on the same page Final Thoughts: Today i learned a lot and I'm even more excited for tomorrow's topic. Happy Codding!  ( 3 min )
    I'm on Day 2 of my Java FullStack Journey
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    Cassandra vs PostgreSQL: A Developer’s Guide to Choose the Right Database
    Choosing the right database can feel a bit like picking the right tool for a job—you wouldn't use a hammer to tighten a screw, right? In the world of databases, two heavy-weight options often come up: Apache Cassandra and PostgreSQL. Both are powerful, but they shine in different scenarios. Let's dive into their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases to help you make an informed decision. Cassandra is a distributed NoSQL database designed for handling large amounts of data across many servers. It's known for its high availability and scalability. Companies like Apple and Netflix rely on Cassandra to manage massive datasets. Apple: Reportedly runs over 75,000 Cassandra nodes, storing more than 10 petabytes of data. Netflix: Uses Cassandra to handle its ever-growing persistence needs. …  ( 5 min )
    GitFlow Studio – All-in-One Git + Git Flow + GitHub, right in your terminal
    Tired of juggling git, GUIs, and browser tabs just to ship a feature? GitFlow Studio wraps Git, classic Git Flow, and common GitHub chores in one Rich-powered CLI. Why you’ll care 🪄 Wizard mode – guided feature, release, and hotfix flows 🔗 GitHub built-in – clone, PR, issues without leaving the shell ⏪ Undo / dry-run – safety nets for every step 📊 Repo insights – commits, contributors, heat-maps on demand pip install gitflow-studio # Python 3.9+ gitflow-studio --demo # play in a sandbox repo Try it, star it, and drop feedback here → https://github.com/Sherin-SEF-AI/GitFlow-Studio https://www.producthunt.com/posts/gitflowstudio 🙏 Feedback Wanted Does the wizard flow feel right? Missing a must-have Git/GitHub action? Hit me in the comments, open an issue.  ( 3 min )
    Developer Experience Revolution
    As a junior computer science student, I have experienced a complete transformation in my understanding of developer_experience development. This journey has taught me valuable lessons about modern web framework design and implementation. Project Information Hyperlane Framework: GitHub Repository Author Contact: root@ltpp.vip Documentation: Official Docs During my exploration of modern web development, I discovered that understanding the underlying architecture is crucial for building robust applications. The Hyperlane framework represents a significant advancement in Rust-based web development, offering both performance and safety guarantees that traditional frameworks struggle to provide. The framework's design philosophy centers around zero-cost abstractions and compile-time guarantees. …  ( 13 min )
    Set up github work/company email on mac together with your personal github account
    Here’s a clean step-by-step outline to generate and add an SSH key from your macbook to GitHub, using your company email your_personal_company_email as the identifier. Add SSH Key to GitHub – Step-by-Step 1. Generate the SSH Key In terminal, run: ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_personal_company_email" This command generates a new SSH key pair (used to securely authenticate with services like GitHub). Explanation of Each Part: Part Meaning ssh-keygen The command to generate a new SSH key. -t rsa Specifies the type of key to create. rsa is a widely used algorithm. -b 4096 Sets the bit size of the key. 4096 bits is stronger than the default 2048. -C "your_email@example.com" Adds a label (comment) to the key file so you can identify it later — usually your email. …  ( 4 min )
    The Telegram Username Scam: How People Are Losing Thousands in TON
    A new kind of scam is silently making its rounds across Telegram, and it’s catching even smart, tech-savvy users off guard. It starts innocently. You receive a direct message from someone claiming to be interested in buying your Telegram username. They’re polite, professional, and surprisingly convincing. They offer you a deal that sounds too good to ignore. “We’d like to purchase your @username for 3,000 TON. Payment will be sent via Telegram’s official wallet system.” If you’re not familiar with TON (The Open Network), it’s a blockchain infrastructure backed by Telegram, used for applications such as username auctions, payments, and NFT mini-apps. One TON token, depending on the market, is worth around $6–$8. That means 3,000 TON is worth over $20,000. Who wouldn’t be tempted? I was, an…  ( 8 min )
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    Project KARL
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    How to get Claude Free APIs? 3 Ways!
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    BONK news update: Will LetsBonk’s surging popularity push the altcoin above $0.000026?
    BONK is facing profit-booking near $0.000026, but the pullback is likely to find buyers near $0.000020.
    Chinese creditor challenges FTX motion to halt payouts in restricted countries
    The motion to pause repayments to residents of certain countries has added a new wrinkle to the FTX saga.
    Donald Trump Jr. invests in social media-turned BTC treasury firm
    The Thumzup Media Corporation provides a platform for influencers to market various products on social media to earn revenue.
    US debt rises to $36.6T: Will recession signals send Bitcoin back to $95K?
    Bitcoin price hit new highs today, but surging US debt and concerning housing data raise fears of a recession-led Bitcoin drop toward $95,000.
    Trump family-backed business votes on making governance token tradable
    The proposal, which launched voting on Wednesday, had more than 99% support from roughly five billion tokens at the time of publication.
    Bitcoin soars to new all-time high above $112K as traders liquidate shorts
    Bitcoin price roared to a new all-time high above $112,000. Cointelegraph explains why.
    Hyperliquid news update: Growing user base could send HYPE back to $45
    Hyperliquid’s expansion across the DEX landscape and its growing user base could trigger a HYPE price rally above $45.
    US SEC ‘Crypto Mom’ clarifies: ‘Tokenized securities are still securities’
    SEC commissioner Hester Peirce echoed former chair Gary Gensler in calling for market participants to “consider meeting with the Commission and its staff.”
    Will XRP hit new highs as Ripple participates in US Senate Web3 summit?
    XRP charts point to new highs. Will Ripple’s attendance in next week’s “From Wall Street to Web3” summit boost the altcoin’s price?
    GMX halts trading, token minting following $40 million exploit
    The exploit of the GMX V1 decentralized exchange is the latest in a string of attacks targeting crypto firms and users in 2025.
    US CLARITY bill could allow Tesla and Meta to evade SEC rules — Senator Warren
    The legislation to establish crypto market structure is one of three bills the US House of Representatives is expected to consider starting next week.
    Robinhood stock nears record high as tokenization strategy gains traction
    Robinhood is trading near all-time highs as its expanded push into crypto and blockchain continues to pay off.
    Germany’s top banks managing $4.5 trillion+ in assets are going crypto—Here’s what to watch
    Germany’s top banks, including Deutsche Bank and Sparkassen, are entering crypto with regulated trading and custody services by 2026.
    LetsBonk overtakes Pump.fun: Are Solana memecoins back for good?
    Key metrics on Solana remain flat despite LetsBonk’s recent surge, but supporting data suggests memecoins may be staging a comeback.
    Bitcoin rich list 2025: Who holds the most BTC this year?
    From exchanges and ETFs to sovereign treasuries and crypto billionaires, Bitcoin’s ownership map in 2025 reveals a mix of concentration and quiet decentralization.
    Bitcoin analyst warns time 'running out' for another BTC price parabolic rally
    Crypto analyst TradingShot says that while Bitcoin’s long-term outlook is still bullish, there might not be enough time for another leg up.
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    Is Ethereum pushing too hard with 6-second blocks? Here’s the truth
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    Bitcoin to test $110K as macro analysis tells traders to 'buckle up'
    Bitcoin price performance frustrates bulls as $110,000 stays out of reach, but the clock is ticking to even more risk-asset volatility.
    Japanese firm Remixpoint raises $215M to expand Bitcoin treasury holdings
    Tokyo-listed energy and fintech firm Remixpoint has raised 31.5 billion Japanese yen ($215 million) to expand its Bitcoin treasury, aiming to accumulate 3,000 BTC.
    XRP 'finally breaking out' with 12% rally after Ripple-BNY Mellon deal
    Bullish chart setups hint at more upside for XRP, with price targets near $2.87 and possibly $3.72 if momentum holds.
    $30 Trillion Trade System Still Uses Faxes – Can XDC Fix It?
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    Polygon’s ‘most complex’ hard fork goes live on July 10
    Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal described the upcoming Heimdall 2.0 upgrade as the “most complex” Polygon hard fork since 2018 and 2019.
    Musk’s America Party may support Bitcoin but still faces third-party pitfalls
    Elon Musk says that his new America Party will support Bitcoin, but does it have a chance in the American political system?
    Ripple’s RLUSD launches on Transak as market cap hits $500M
    Launched in late 2024, Ripple’s enterprise-focused RLUSD stablecoin has hit a $500 million market cap in less than seven months.
    Pump.fun token sale confirmed, Europe-based users barred: Bybit
    Bybit will host PumpFun’s PUMP token sale from July 12–15, but users in Europe will be excluded due to regulatory restrictions.
    Ether corporate treasuries critical for the ecosystem: Joseph Lubin
    Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin said that corporate ETH treasuries are vital for driving ecosystem growth.
    Emirates airline signs MoU with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments
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    SOL price 'bull chart' targets $300 as Solana ETF approval odds hit 99.7%
    SOL price analysts believe in the altcoin’s potential to rally to new all-time highs as a spot Solana ETF is likely to be approved this year.
    South Korea plans to lift crypto venture business restrictions
    South Korea may lift restrictions on crypto firms, allowing them venture status and access to tax breaks, funding and regulatory benefits.
    Bitcoin gets 'highly favorable' cues as DXY sets 21-year weakness record
    Bitcoin maintaining its inverse correlation to the US dollar means big wins on the horizon as the dollar strength DXY index trails below key moving averages.
    Crypto groups back lawsuit over DOJ crackdown on open-source code
    A coalition of major crypto groups is urging a federal court to reject the DOJ’s effort to apply money transmission laws to open-source software.
    OpenSea expands to mobile with Rally deal, eyes ‘onchain everything app’
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    Circle and OKX launch zero-fee USDC conversions to US dollar
    OKX is rolling out zero-fee conversions between Circle’s USDC stablecoin and the US dollar as part of a new partnership with Circle.
    New Zealand bans crypto ATMs in crackdown on criminal cash conversions
    New Zealand bans crypto ATMs and sets a $5,000 cap on overseas cash transfers in a major step to combat money laundering and financial crime.
    Bitcoin lacks ‘sustained momentum’ for new high as traders are hesitant
    Bitcoin traders are showing a “lack of follow-through strength” as BTC struggles to break its current all-time high level, says Bitfinex.
    SharpLink Gaming pops 28% as Ethereum holdings surpass $533M
    SharpLink Gaming’s total Ether holdings hit 205,634 ETH after its latest round of buys, which it will commit to staking.
    US charges 2 men over $650M OmegaPro crypto scam
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    Bitcoin lacked mass media coverage in Q2: Report
    Major news outlets The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The New York Times published just 13 articles on Bitcoin in Q2, according to research from Perception.
    Crypto traders ‘starting to salivate’ as Bitcoin inches back toward $110K
    Santiment says the ratio of bullish to bearish Bitcoin comments on social media has hit a three-week high as traders grow more optimistic about Bitcoin breaking above $110,000.
    US sanctions North Korean tech worker crew over crypto thefts
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    U.S. Digital Assets Tax Policy Getting Hearing During 'Crypto Week'
    The House Ways and Means Committee is set on July 16 to examine how to set up proper taxation for the crypto sector.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Tops $111K, on Brink of Breaking Record High; Ether's 6% Jump Leads Major Cryptos
    The price of BTC has seemingly been capped at $110,000 for several weeks, with the price quickly reversing each time it approached that level.  ( 28 min )
    Revolut Seeks $1B in New Funding at $65B Valuation: FT
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    Solana ETFs See $78M Inflows as Interest in Altcoin Investment Products Grows
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    Monad Acquires Portal Labs to Expand Stablecoin Payments on High-Speed Blockchain
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    Bitcoin Cash Holds Above $500 After Volume-Driven Morning Rally
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    Circle Has USDC Revenue Sharing Deal With Second-Largest Crypto Exchange ByBit: Sources
    Assume any exchange that has some material amount of USDC has an agreement with Circle, said one person familiar with the situation.  ( 29 min )
    Bitcoin Starts Surging Toward $110K After Trump Says 'Fed Rate' Is 300 Basis Points Too High
    BTC jumped within 30 minutes of Trump’s rate-cut post as analysts weighed inflation risks and the impact of a potential 300 bp cut on asset prices. (157 characters)  ( 32 min )
    Filecoin Rises 4%, Heavy Volume Suggests Institutional Investors Buying
    Resistance has now formed at $2.38, with strong support at the $2.29 level.  ( 28 min )
    Cronos Jumps 18% After Trump Media ETF Proposal Lists Token Among Holdings
    The token surged after a proposed ETF backed by Trump Media included CRO alongside bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP.  ( 29 min )
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    The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin's Latest Proposal – Transaction Gas Cap
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    Crypto Industry Pitches Market Structure Ideas to U.S. Senators in Hearing
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    NEAR Surges 5% Despite Volatile Trading as Grayscale Adds Token
    Token demonstrates resilience with strong volume-supported recovery amid institutional backing and market volatility.  ( 29 min )
    Is There a Future for DAOs?
    Two major decentralized autonomous organizations ceased to exist last month, raising existential questions about the DAO model of governance.  ( 32 min )
    ATOM Shows Resilient Recovery Despite Volatile Trading Session
    The rise comes as the altcoin market heats up on the brink of a potential altcoin season.  ( 29 min )
    Dubai's Emirates Airline Explores Cryptocurrency Payments With Crypto.com Partnership
    The carrier aims to tap into a "younger, tech-savvy customer segment" that wants to pay with crypto, an Emirates executive said.  ( 27 min )
    Stellar Surges 14% Before Sharp Reversal as Network Upgrade Fuels Volatility
    Stellar rallies 14.3% on soaring volume and developer momentum as the "v23.0.0rc2" release reinforces protocol readiness  ( 29 min )
    The Big Bet on Crypto’s AI Infrastructure
    A new, decentralized movement is emerging — one that merges AI and blockchain to create open, scalable and trustless infrastructure, says ML Tech’s Leo Mindyuk.  ( 31 min )
    The Evolution of Crypto Trading: From Wild West to Regulated Innovation
    The cryptocurrency trading landscape has evolved from a decentralized, unregulated "wild west" to a more sophisticated and regulated environment, fostering institutional adoption and boosting investor confidence, says Patrick Murphy of Eightcap.  ( 32 min )
    ICP Approaches $5 as Breakout Volume and DeFi BTC Flows Signal Strength
    ICP gains 3% on strong volume and DeFi traction, with rising ckBTC flows fueling demand and pushing price past key resistance  ( 29 min )
    Decentralized Exchange GMX Exploited for $42M, Offers Hacker 10% White Hat Bounty
    A portion of the stolen funds has already been bridged from Arbitrum to Ethereum.  ( 27 min )
    Pump.fun to Launch PUMP Token via ICO on July 12
    33% of PUMP's total supply will be sold during the ICO, with tokens priced at $0.004 each and fully unlocked from day one.  ( 28 min )
    PEPE Rises 3% as Whale Holdings Climb, Crypto Market Shakes Off Tariff Jitters
    Whales increased their PEPE holdings by 1.75% to 303 trillion tokens, while the supply on exchanges decreased by 2.9%, data shows.  ( 29 min )
    Core Scientific Sale Sets Floor Price for Bitcoin Miners: JPMorgan
    The deal, however, appears to be a "one-off," and unlikely to be replicated.  ( 27 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Stellar (XLM) Jumps 10.3% as All Assets Trade Higher
    Polygon (POL) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 6.7% from Tuesday.  ( 25 min )
    Patterns Break as Both Short and Long Term Holder Cohorts Accumulate Bitcoin
    The stack sizes of long term and short term holders typically move in opposite directions.  ( 28 min )
    Status Unveils Gasless Layer 2 Feature on Linea, Ditches Sequencer Fees Entirely
    The network, currently in testnet, will operate differently compared to conventional rollups that depend on sequencer fees, the team said.  ( 29 min )
    Crypto Exchange Bullish Teams Up With Solana for Institutional Stablecoin Push
    Bullish and the Solana Foundation will work on institutional-grade financial infrastructure with stablecoins built on Solana to serve as the primary rails for the exchange.  ( 28 min )
    BONK Slides 6% as Sellers Dominate, Despite Growth of Bonk.fun
    BONK declines 6% but growing Bonk.fun dominance and burn-fueled market share shift underpin long-term momentum  ( 29 min )
    Kraken and Backed Expand Tokenized Stocks to BNB Chain as RWA Momentum Accelerates
    The launch of xStocks on BNB Chain comes on the heels of debuting on Solana DeFi protocols last week.  ( 27 min )
    XRP Hits 45 Day High With 'Guppy' Momentum Indicator Pointing to More Gains Ahead: Technical Analysis
    XRP hits its highest since May 23 as the key momentum indicator flashes green signal.  ( 27 min )
    Japan's SBI to Let Users Swap Credit Card Points for Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP
    Although a relatively small amount, it marks the first time cryptocurrency has been added to APLUS’s prize catalog, which previously focused on cashbacks and partner rewards.  ( 28 min )
    U.S. House Ditching Its Stablecoin Bill to Back Trump's Choice From Senate
    Heading into next week's "Crypto Week" on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives is lining up a few votes as it puts its major focus on the Stability Act.  ( 35 min )
    Shiba Inu's Futures Open Interest Tops 7M SHIB as Price Recovery Meets Whale Selling
    Open interest in SHIB futures has risen, indicating growing investor interest despite potential challenges from large token holders.  ( 30 min )
    Tariffs Don't Budge Bitcoin, PNUT Pops on Musk Rant: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 9, 2025  ( 43 min )
    'This Isn’t Decentralized,' Says Polymarket Power User as Zelenskyy's Suit Controversy Unfolds
    In the wake of UMA’s controversial ruling on whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy wore a suit, one of Polymarket’s top traders says the dispute system is broken, and is costing the platform users.  ( 29 min )
    Ripple Taps BNY Mellon to Custody Stablecoin Reserves as RLUSD Surpasses $500M
    The move follows Ripple's application for a national banking license and a Federal Reserve master account to further integrate with the U.S. financial system.  ( 27 min )
    Trump's Tariff Threat Fails to Move the Needle on Fed Interest Rate Expectations
    Financial markets remain skeptical of Trump's tariff threats, expecting him to eventually reach a compromise.  ( 28 min )
    UK Crypto Users Could Face $408 Fine for Failure to Provide Certain Information
    HMRC said the information will help users' crypto activity be linked to their tax record to work out how much tax is payable.  ( 26 min )
    Crypto Trading Firm Galaxy Expands Institutional Staking With Fireblocks
    The integration unlocks Galaxy’s institutional staking platform for Fireblocks clients, enabling secure, capital-efficient on-chain participation at scale, according to a statement.  ( 28 min )
    Eigen Labs Axes 25% of Staff to Focus on Building EigenCloud
    Eigen Labs, backed by $220 million in venture funding, will continue to operate its EigenLayer and EigenDA protocols as part of EigenCloud.  ( 27 min )
    Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Appears Better Than Peers Based on the BTC HODLer's Own Data
    ProCap BTC, now the 13th largest public bitcoin holder, pursues $1 billion merger with CCCM, offering investors both downside protection and upside potential.  ( 28 min )
    New Zealand Wants to Ban Crypto ATMs in Anti-Money Laundering Overhaul
    The government also proposed setting an upper limit of 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,000) for international cash transfers.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Treasury Firms Expand War Chests as Global Adoption Rises
    H100 Group, Remixpoint and LQWD Technologies secured new funding to boost BTC reserves, signaling growing corporate confidence in bitcoin treasuries.  ( 27 min )
    Focus on Market Cap, Trading Volume Rather Than Engagement for a Successful Token Launch, Research Shows
    Simplicity Group's study analyzed over 50,000 data points related to 40 crypto token launches in the first four months of the year.  ( 31 min )
    Crypto Traders Mint Millions From Grok Glitching on 'MechaHitler'
    MechaHitler is a fictional cyborg version of Adolf Hitler from the 1992 game Wolfenstein 3D, which gained fame in 90s satire and early internet memes.  ( 29 min )
    Memecoin PNUT Rips on Elon Musk’s Epstein Cue
    PNUT, which has no affiliation with the actual squirrel or Musk, saw trading volumes surge over 120% from $65 million to $214 million in a 24-hour period, according to CoinGecko.  ( 28 min )
    Key Market Dynamic Keeps Bitcoin, XRP Anchored to $110K and $2.3 as Ether Looks Prone to Volatility
    Ether's recent price increase has pushed it into a negative gamma zone, which could increase its market volatility.  ( 28 min )
    Robinhood Says OpenAI Stock Tokens Backed by Special Purpose Vehicle
    Vlad Tenev told CNBC that these tokens are technically not equity, but provide similar exposure.  ( 26 min )
    OmegaPro Founder and Co-Conspirator Charged by U.S. DOJ in $650M Ponzi Scheme
    Michael Shannon Sims, a founder and promoter of OmegaPro, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, who led OmegaPro’s operations in Latin America and some parts of the U.S.  ( 29 min )
    XRP Clears $2.28 on Breakout Volume, Eyes $2.30 on Ripple's Banking Charter Push
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    Dogecoin Flashes Bullish Continuation After Bounce at 16-Cents on Six Times Higher Volume
    The dog-themed memecoin broke key resistance levels as institutional investors increase exposure.  ( 30 min )
    Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP ETFs See Record AUM as Traders Warn of ‘Summer Lull’
    Ether-tracked products brought in $226 million, Solana $22 million, and XRP $11 million last week, bringing total ETF assets under management to an all-time high of $188 billion.  ( 30 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin Stalls Near $109K as Market Waits for a Catalyst
    As Bitcoin trades near highs, market flows are clustering into large caps and memes, with mid-tier tokens losing momentum, say market observers.  ( 33 min )
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    How to Deploy a Next.js Blog on Sevalla
    In this tutorial, I’ll teach you how to use Next.js and Sevalla to build and deploy your own Next.js blog. But first, let me answer your likely question: “Why host a blog yourself when there are hundreds of blogging platforms available? “ One answer:...  ( 6 min )
    How to Vibe Code With Help From n8n
    Learn the power of vibe coding and how it pairs perfectly with n8n to build full-stack AI-driven apps. We just published a crash course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you the power of VibeCoding and how to automate real-world...  ( 4 min )
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    Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch8 Series; Priced From RM1,299
    The long-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event has arrived, and with it the announcement of an array of new products. Naturally, the stars of the show are the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 foldables, but not to be missed is the Galaxy Watch8 series. This lineup includes the Galaxy Watch8 and the Galaxy Watch8 Classic in […] The post Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch8 Series; Priced From RM1,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE Now Official; Starts From RM3,999
    The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE has officially been announced, alongside with the Z Flip7 and Fold7. As an “FE” device, the clamshell flip phone is a tier below the standard model, but surprisingly not by much. Specs-wise, the Flip7 FE features a smaller 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover screen, as well as a slightly smaller […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE Now Official; Starts From RM3,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Now Official From RM4,999 In Malaysia
    As part of the Galaxy Unpacked event of the month, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip7. While we’ve seen these already thanks to the massive last minute leaks, it’s still nice to have confirmation for them. The good news is that a lot of the upgrades are real, but on the flip side, […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Now Official From RM4,999 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM7,799
    Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7, the latest addition to the brand’s foldable flagship smartphone lineup. It is touted to be the South Korean tech giant’s thinnest and most powerful foldable device yet, packed with various hardware, software and AI improvements, though there are also some that have been taken away. Visually, the […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM7,799 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Chery Tiggo Cross Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM88,000
    As announced by the Chinese automaker Chery last week, the Tiggo Cross has made its debut in Malaysia today. It will be a locally assembled (CKD) B-segment SUV and comes in two variants: Hybrid and Turbo. As we reported last week, the car has a large grille, sharper LED lights and a bumper design that […] The post Chery Tiggo Cross Launches In Malaysia; Starts From RM88,000 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Malaysia To Get Ads In Google Search’s AI Overviews Later This Year
    Google has announced that AI-powered Ads will appear in its search engine’s AI Overviews feature in Malaysia later this year. This was revealed at Google Marketing Live Southeast Asia (GML SEA) in Singapore and is designed to give businesses a new way to appear during high-intent search moments. According to the company, AI Overviews is […] The post Malaysia To Get Ads In Google Search’s AI Overviews Later This Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    ASUS Launches New NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming Laptops
    In conjunction with the launch of NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5050 GPU for both desktop and laptops, ASUS announced a laundry list of gaming laptops, fitted with the new entry-level GPU. These new  laptops include modesl from the ROG Strix G16 lineup, the TUF Gaming lineup, and the Gaming V16. For starters, all the models share […] The post ASUS Launches New NVIDIA RTX 5050 Gaming Laptops appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MyTV Mana-Mana Officially Introduces Its Premium Subscriptions
    MyTV Broadcasting Sdn Bhd has officially launched its Premium ad-free subscriptions for the MyTV Mana-Mana streaming service. Although the paid plans were initially introduced back in May with little fanfare, today’s event marks a formal reintroduction alongside the unveiling of several new exclusive features. As before, MyTV Mana-Mana’s paid offerings are split into two tiers: […] The post MyTV Mana-Mana Officially Introduces Its Premium Subscriptions appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Intel Arrow Lake Refresh To Include New NPU, Copilot+ Features
    Intel is reportedly planning to launch its Arrow Lake Refresh lineup of desktop CPUs sometime during the second half of this year. The lineup is expected to feature mild improvements over the current Arrow Lake-S lineup, which had a lacklustre launch back in October last year. According to a report by ZDNet Korea, the Arrow […] The post Intel Arrow Lake Refresh To Include New NPU, Copilot+ Features appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MG Malaysia Debuts RWD Cyberster; Priced At RM299,900
    MG Motor Malaysia debuts the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Cyberster variant. This will sit next to the all-wheel drive (AWD) variant of the MG convertible, which was launched last December with an MSRP (before registration fees, without insurance) price tag of RM319,900. So, what does the RWD variant offer? In terms of exterior design, there aren’t […] The post MG Malaysia Debuts RWD Cyberster; Priced At RM299,900 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Redmagic Astra To Be Priced From RM2,999 In Malaysia
    The Redmagic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro launched in its home market of China last month, but even back then, word on the street was that it will be launched internationally as the Redmagic Astra. Soon, the company’s gaming tablet will be available locally, with available configurations already being priced. Beyond the name change, the tablet […] The post Redmagic Astra To Be Priced From RM2,999 In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    KHIND Expands RTO Lineup With Plans Priced From RM70 Per Month
    KHIND has announced that it is expanding its Rent-To-Own (RTO) appliance lineup to include three new products: the KHIND ChillMasterX Multi-Door Fridge, KHIND Washer Dryer WD1468, and KHIND SteamGen+ Steam Generator Iron. The introduction of these new appliances is intended to address the key household needs such as laundry, garment care, as well as food […] The post KHIND Expands RTO Lineup With Plans Priced From RM70 Per Month appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    BMW iX3 Nueu Klasse Specifications Leak Online
    We recently reported on the BMW iX3, the first model built on the company’s ‘Neue Klasse’ platform. Now, information that is claimed to be of the car has appeared online, offering a picture of its performance, technology, and extensive customisation options that can be expected. Starting with the model range, it will include the iX3 40, […] The post BMW iX3 Nueu Klasse Specifications Leak Online appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Marketing Renders Leak Ahead Of Unpacked Event
    Samsung’s bi-annual Unpacked event is just hours away from kicking off, but as these things typically go, marketing materials of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold7 made their way past the Korean brand’s security and out onto the internet. The marketing materials, along with some images of the device, were posted on the social media platform, […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Marketing Renders Leak Ahead Of Unpacked Event appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Grok Halts Text Posts After Going Off The Rails
    The original vision of Grok was for it to be the less politically correct alternative to all the other LLM AI chatbots out there. But perhaps xAI, or Elon Musk himself, though that it didn’t go far enough, so over the weekend it was given additional prompts by its makers to lean more into its […] The post Grok Halts Text Posts After Going Off The Rails appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    PRO-NET Collabrates With Amtel For EV Battery Disposal
    PRO-NET, the energy subsidiary of Proton, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AMTEL Cellular Sdn Bhd (“AMTEL”), a subsidiary of AMTEL Holdings Berhad. The purpose of this partnership is the proper transportation, disassembly, and disposal of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This collaboration will leverage AMTEL’s expertise to help PRO-NET extend the lifespan of EV batteries, […] The post PRO-NET Collabrates With Amtel For EV Battery Disposal appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    GXBank Starts Testing New Car Insurance With Select Customers
    GXBank has started testing a new car insurance product with a select group of customers. According to the digital bank, this insurance, which is the result of its partnership with insurance provider Zurich Malaysia, is designed to be hassle-free and convenient. One of the highlights of this new car insurance is the renewal process, which […] The post GXBank Starts Testing New Car Insurance With Select Customers appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Home Ministry To Use AI To Identify Gateway Offences, Predict Future Crime
    The AI trend is in full swing, and the Home Ministry looks to be wanting to ride the wave in an interesting, if not chilling, way. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the ministry is “embracing AI to enhance national security and improve public service delivery” by using it to predict crime, among other […] The post Home Ministry To Use AI To Identify Gateway Offences, Predict Future Crime appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )
    Google Pixel 10 Prototype Surfaces On Chinese Auction Site
    Google is expected to announce its Pixel 10 series sometime in August, and naturally there have been rumours and leaks circulating ahead of the launch. This time, real-world images of what seems to be a Pixel 10 prototype have been revealed. This unofficial glimpse of the device is thanks to a listing on Goofish, a […] The post Google Pixel 10 Prototype Surfaces On Chinese Auction Site appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Comms Minister: Anti-Scalping Law Nears Introduction
    Malaysia may soon see the introduction of a national law specifically targeting scalping activities, with discussions between key government ministries already underway. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the proposed legislation is gaining traction following repeated controversies involving ticket resales, most notably during Coldplay’s 2023 concert in Kuala Lumpur. Notably, the government first began considering […] The post Comms Minister: Anti-Scalping Law Nears Introduction appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition Lightning Review: Built For Business And Pleasure
    The Razer Pro lineup is focused on work rather than play, and among the recent additions to the series is the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition. If the name doesn’t already make it obvious, this is a vertical mouse. Of course, there is the more conventional version, though we’ve already covered it a while back. […] The post Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition Lightning Review: Built For Business And Pleasure appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )
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    The Download: a conversation with Karen Hao, and how did life begin?
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside OpenAI’s empire: A conversation with Karen Hao In a wide-ranging Roundtables conversation for MIT Technology Review subscribers, journalist and author Karen Hao recently spoke about her new book, Empire of AI: Dreams…  ( 21 min )
    Inside OpenAI’s empire: A conversation with Karen Hao
    In a wide-ranging Roundtables conversation for MIT Technology Review subscribers, AI journalist and author Karen Hao spoke about her new book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI. She talked with executive editor Niall Firth about how she first covered the company in 2020 while on staff at MIT Technology Review, and…  ( 51 min )
    Why the AI moratorium’s defeat may signal a new political era
    The “Big, Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 was chock full of controversial policies—Medicaid work requirements, increased funding for ICE, and an end to tax credits for clean energy and vehicles, to name just a few. But one highly contested provision was missing. Just days earlier, during a late-night…  ( 22 min )

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    Scraping Properties from RealEstate.com.AU w/ Python
    Disclaimer: This post scrapes publicly available data from RealEstate.com.AU without violating Digital Services Act signed by EU and UK or Copyright Act of 1968, Computer Crimes Act of 1995 and Privacy Act of 1988 in the Australia. There is no large-scale collection of data from the website or no scraping behind login, purely crafted for test purposes. RealEstate.com.au is Australia's biggest real estate platform, listing thousands of properties every day. Maybe you want to track property prices, analyze trends, or collect property details. But if you've tried scraping the site, you've probably run into blocks. Like many big platforms, RealEstate.com.au uses Cloudflare and advanced bot detection to stop automated access. But don't worry, we'll get through it together. In this guide, we'll …  ( 6 min )
    Programmatic SEO for Developers: Building Scalable Growth Engines with Automation
    TL;DR Programmatic SEO (pSEO) uses automation and data-driven templates to generate thousands of high-value landing pages at scale, systematically addressing myriad user needs and search intents. Unlike generic content marketing, pSEO turns your website into an authoritative resource hub—compounding traffic, trust, and market advantage. This guide shows developers how to build, deliver, and optimize pSEO systems, with code-centric strategies and architecture. Introduction: The Content Scaling Problem Why Programmatic SEO Matters to Developers pSEO System Architecture 1. Discovering Data Patterns 2. Page Template Design 3. Data Pipeline for Content Generation 4. Deploying at Scale 5. Tracking and Iteration Technical Challenges and Solutions Discussion Point Advanced Strategies: AI and Per…  ( 5 min )
    Big Q, what is and what isn’t AI? {Learning curve, Day 4}
    The popularity of AI is due to the fact that people have started using the term, when they refer to things that used to be called by other names. You can see almost anything from statistics and business analytics to manually encoded if/then rules called AI. Why is this so? Why is the public perception of AI so indistinct? But really, I don't think we lot have a specific definition of what AI is and the confusion about the meaning of AI is made worse by the visions of AI present in various literary and cinematic works of science fiction. Science fiction stories often feature friendly humanoid servants that provide overly-detailed factoids or witty dialogue, but can sometimes follow some one or something and start to wonder if they can become human. Do you believe the existence of humanoids …  ( 4 min )
    The Security Checklist I Use for Every Website I Build
    As someone who's been building websites for less than a year, I've quickly learned that security isn't something you can ignore or add later. Recently, I dove deep into JWT and OAuth implementations, and I want to share the practical security checklist I've developed through research and hands-on experience. When I first started building web applications, I'll be honest—authentication seemed like a nice-to-have feature. But after researching recent vulnerabilities and understanding how easily things can go wrong, I realized that security needs to be built into every project from day one. Think of JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) as digital passports for your application. Just like a passport contains verified information about a traveler and allows them to cross borders, a JWT contains verified clai…  ( 6 min )
    Ulance, NothingNess; Expectance %%
    A post by Nazmul Islam Titas  ( 2 min )
    Brevity
    It seems that perfection is attained not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to remove. Terre des hommes We talk too much. We send long emails. We restate and repeat and ramble. It's hard to learn to stop talking, but we can do things differently. We just need tools. Over-explaining prevents misunderstandings, but wastes time. Confirmation to the rescue! Ask before giving a long explanation. Pause frequently to confirm if others understand. Check if you need to continue. Don't assume. Being very concise may seem rude to some. Expectations can vary by interaction and culture. We avoid interrupting customers or managers because of policy or power dynamics. What does your audience need to know? What is their motivation? Do you need their awareness, interest, or a…  ( 5 min )
    Programming Entry Level: beginner text editor
    Understanding Beginner Text Editors for Beginners So, you're starting your programming journey? Awesome! One of the first things you'll need is a text editor. It might sound intimidating, but it's really just a digital notepad for writing code. This post will walk you through what a text editor is, why it's important, and how to get started. You'll even learn about some common pitfalls to avoid. Knowing this stuff is super helpful, and you might even get asked about text editors in a junior developer interview! Think of a text editor like a word processor, but much simpler. Word processors (like Microsoft Word or Google Docs) are designed for creating formatted documents with fonts, images, and all sorts of styling. Text editors, on the other hand, are designed for plain text. That mean…  ( 6 min )
    🤖 Part 3: Building a Price Recommendation Engine with Pandas and Scikit-Learn
    In Part 1 and Part 2, we created a pipeline to crawl smartphone prices and load them into Snowflake. Now, we’ll show how your Data Science team can use that data to: Recommend products by price Suggest the best day to buy Predict future price drops Let’s walk through a prototype using pandas, scikit-learn, and matplotlib. We’ll use a dataframe like the one below, pulled from the Snowflake PRICING.ECOM_PRICE_INDEX table: import pandas as pd df = pd.read_sql("SELECT * FROM PRICING.ECOM_PRICE_INDEX", connection) df.head() product_name product_price scraped_at ingestion_date Galaxy S23 Ultra 1199.99 2024-06-01 08:00:00 2024-06-01 Galaxy S23 Ultra 1149.99 2024-06-05 08:00:00 2024-06-05 iPhone 14 Pro Max 999.99 2024-06-01 08:00:00 2024-06-01 iPhone 14 Pro Max 979.99 2024-06-10 …  ( 4 min )
    How I Built a Hospital Patient Management System Using SQL
    Article Outline: Project Overview Tools and Skills Used Database Design (ERD) Key Features of the System Sample Queries I Ran Challenges I Faced Lessons Learned GitHub Project Link Closing Thoughts Hello everyone, in today’s post, I’ll be sharing how I designed and built a Hospital Patient Management System using SQL as part of my data analyst learning journey and public project portfolio. I built this project to strengthen my database management and SQL querying skills, while preparing for open-source opportunities like Outreachy. Project Overview The project involved creating a relational database to manage: Patient's personal information Departments Diagnoses Visit history Risk assessments The system makes it easy for a hospital to store, retrieve, and analyse patient data efficiently. 🛠️ Tools and Skills Used SQL (DDL, DML, and queries) Database design ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram) GitHub for project hosting and version control Database Design I designed a normalised database with the following tables: 'Patients' 'Doctors' 'Visit' They’re connected through primary and foreign key relationships. ERD Diagram: Key Features of the System Proper use of primary and foreign keys Inserted realistic sample patient and visit records Wrote clean SQL queries to analyse: Patient visits Risk level distributions Department workload reports Sample Queries I Ran Number of visits per patient Get All Visits with Patient & Doctor Names SELECT V.VisitDate, P.FullName AS Patient, D.FullName AS Doctor, V.Diagnosis Lessons Learned Plan your database structure first Always set up primary and foreign keys Use sample data to test your queries GitHub is a great place to showcase SQL projects publicly Project Link https://github.com/Akansrodger/hospital-patient-management-system-sql Feel free to download the .sql files and try out the queries! Closing Thoughts Thanks for reading!  ( 4 min )
    Next.js: React's Glow-Up Era
    If you're comfortable with React, you're already 90% of the way to mastering Next.js. React gives you the power, but Next.js makes it easy to use like dropping a strong engine into a Porsche. It's fast, smooth and ready for the real world, with built-in features like routing, performance SEO (Search Engine Optimization) built in. Why Next.js ? The key differences How Next.js Handles What React Can't Set up What stays the same My experience Should you switch? Getting started Companies like Netflix, TikTok, and Hulu chose Next.js over plain React for good reason. While React handles UI beautifully, Next.js handles everything else: routing, performance optimization, SEO, and deployment. Routing: In traditional React, you need to install and configure React Router, manually define routes, and …  ( 6 min )
    From Code to Live in Minutes: Deploying My Astro Starlight Static Site on Vercel.
    When I set out to recreate the Vue.js documentation using Astro Starlight a month ago, I had two main goals — keep it static, and make it accessible online with minimal setup. At first, I figured GitHub Pages would do the trick — but I ran into a few headaches pretty quickly. Then I made the switch to Vercel, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions for this project. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I deployed my Astro-powered documentation site using Vercel, and why it’s now my preferred tool for static site hosting. So, what made me go with Vercel? Here’s what really convinced me before I even got to the setup: Instant GitHub integration – Deploy right from your repository with no CLI fuss. Global CDN out of the box – Blazing-fast performance for static assets. Custom …  ( 5 min )
    Hello Dev.to 👋 — I'm Travis McCracken (Web Developer)
    Hey everyone 👋 — I'm Travis McCracken, a backend-focused Web Developer. I’ve been heads-down building high-performance backend systems using technologies like Go and Rust. I recently started writing technical content to document what I’ve learned, share tools and workflows that actually work, and connect with other backend engineers. You'll see me posting about things like: Designing scalable backend architectures Go vs Rust for backend systems Real-world testing workflows Automation tools for devs Content strategies for personal branding (yes, even for devs) If you're working in backend or curious about switching into it, let’s connect. Drop your GitHub or your favorite backend stack in the comments — I’m always down to talk architecture, dev tools, or build side projects. You can also find me here: 🔗 GitHub ✍️ Medium 🧠 LinkedIn Let’s build some cool stuff. 🚀  ( 3 min )
    # Building a Robust Neovim Format Autocommand
    Introduction This article explains the process of creating an efficient and clean BufWritePre autocommand in Neovim using Lua. It walks through implementing functions to trim trailing whitespace, squeeze multiple blank lines, and format the buffer using the 'conform.nvim' plugin, while preserving the user's view (cursor position, scroll, and folds). This is intended to help Neovim users maintain clean code effortlessly on save, using a modular and reusable approach. This work was created in partnership with ChatGPT and is based on best practices from the Neovim community. text_manipulation.lua 1. trim_whitespace(bufnr) Removes trailing spaces at the end of each line in the given buffer. It uses the Neovim Lua API to read all lines, trims trailing whitespace with a pattern, a…  ( 5 min )
    Building MIA: A WhatsApp AI Assistant to Escape Subscription Hell
    The average person pays for 12+ subscription services, spending $273/month according to recent studies according to the new source of truth delivered by your favorite socially awkward CEO, Sam Altman. As a developer, I realized I was paying for solutions I could build myself, starting with a $5/month task manager that does what a WhatsApp bot could do for (sort of) free. So okay, as a first (content) post here, I thought a good idea would be to do something completely unrelated with computer vision, just because. I've been using generative models since first versions of Stable Diffusion and ChatGPT 3. Quite overwhelming back then to follow the rhythm of releases of new versions, LoRA, bla bla that kinda dropped the ball and went back to use consumer ready applications in the form of Midjou…  ( 11 min )
    How I got my first client
    My journey into web development has been a bumpy road, to say the least. In my naive, delusional brain, I earned my associate’s degree and started applying to jobs. After months of getting zero traction with my resume, I noticed a common thread across most developer roles: almost all of them required a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. So, back to school I went. The entire time, I was building projects in my free time, active in Discord servers, and soaking up everything I could about becoming a better developer. I finished a coding program, Code:You, a program in my city and was in college at the same time 😬 (This was rough, but worth it). When I finally graduated, I was full of energy and momentum—I couldn’t imagine any team not wanting to work with me. Now it’s 2025. I’ve got a bachelor’s degree, solid coding skills, mentoring for Code:You, and the will of a warrior ready to go to battle on any codebase. There’s just one problem: AI has reshaped the industry, and the job market is intimidating for new developers. I’ve spoken with every career coach and developer I know. I’ve submitted so many resumes that my head is spinning. At one point, I got desperate—ready to throw away my dream of becoming a developer or tech professional. So I posted on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, offering freelance work—designing webpages or doing anything tech-related. BOOM! I got a hit. And ever since, I’ve been doing odd jobs here and there for nonprofits, for-profits, and companies around my city. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I am slowly getting there and haven't given up on my dream. The key to this story? Never give up. Network with everyone you can, and make sure people know you’re available—because no one can read your mind. Keep posting your work on social media. Join communities like Code Connector or Discord servers like traversmedia’s (Brad Traversy's)—the advice I’ve gotten from these groups has been invaluable and has kept me moving forward. Thank you for reading, and Happy Coding!  ( 4 min )
    Top 10 ES6 Features that Every Developer Should know
    JavaScript is one of the most widely-used programming languages in the world, and its popularity continues to grow. ES6, also known as ECMAScript 2015, introduced many new and exciting features to the JavaScript language. In this blog, we'll take a look at 10 advanced ES6 features that every JavaScript developer should master in order to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, these features are sure to enhance your JavaScript skills and take your coding to the next level. Arrow functions are a concise syntax for writing anonymous functions. For instance, instead of writing this: const square = function (num) { return num * num; }; You can write the same code with an arrow function: const square = (num) => num * num; Template literals allow you t…  ( 5 min )
    Agile and Accessibility: A Powerful Partnership
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    Web Developer Travis McCracken on Learning Rust Made Me a Better Go Dev
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    How to Build Your First AI Agent
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    AI For Beginners
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    Developer Productivity: Why Some Incentives Fail
    The industry tried to gamify the workplace to make it more engaging. But have you noticed that we’ve ended up making games more like work instead? No matter how clearly we explain what we want, our system of rewards can undermine our efforts to improve. Incentive structures are common in the workplace, whether intentional or not. But when we introduce measures to boost productivity, they nearly always have the opposite effect. Not long ago, the industry tried to gamify the workplace to make it more engaging. But have you noticed that we’ve ended up making games more like work instead? Let’s explore productivity through the lens of gamification. Computer games can be a fun diversion, and a short time ago, businesses were told to gamify the workplace. People thought making work more like gam…  ( 5 min )
    How to Build Your First AI Agent (The Developer’s Quickstart Manual)
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    File Download Feature in Spring Boot
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    Build your own online code compiler
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    Debugging a Washed-Out TFT Display: A Real-World RGB Interface Mismatch
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    Understanding REST Resources: A Guide for Developers with Django ViewSets
    In the world of RESTful APIs, the concept of a resource is central to designing intuitive and scalable systems. A well-thought-out resource naming strategy will make your API easy to understand and maintain. By adhering to best practices—using nouns, maintaining consistency, avoiding file extensions, leveraging HTTP methods for actions, and using query parameters—you can create intuitive and maintainable APIs. The Django REST Framework ViewSet examples provided demonstrate how to implement these principles efficiently, ensuring your API is robust and developer-friendly. What is a Resource? Singleton and Collection Resources Collection Resource: Represents a group of items, such as “products” in a shopping domain. Example URI: /products. Singleton Resource: Represents a single item within…  ( 7 min )
    AI Code Reviews: My 150-Day Experience
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    How to Use JSONB in PostgreSQL
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    Designing a Distributed Cache: Redis and Memcached at Scale
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    C# Records and Pattern Matching: Modern Data Modeling
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    How to Download and Install RecoveryFox AI for Windows
    RecoveryFox AI is a new Windows-based data recovery software program designed to help users recover lost, deleted, or formatted files from hard drives, USB drives, SD cards, and other storage devices. With an AI-assisted engine, it offers a reliable solution to scan for and restore a wide range of file types, including documents, photos, videos, and system files. System Requirements Key Features of RecoveryFox AI How to Download RecoveryFox AI https://www.wonderfoxrecovery.com/ Step 3: Click the Free Download button. Your browser will start downloading the setup file, which is named recoveryfoxai.exe. Steps to Install RecoveryFox AI Locate the downloaded installer in your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves files. Double-click the file recoveryfoxai.exe to begin the installa…  ( 6 min )
    A Quick Comparison Between Traditional AI, Multimodal AI and Edge AI
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    AI Is Revolutionizing Education — From Teaching to Subject Discovery
    Whether you're a student, educator, ed-tech leader, or policymaker — the shift is already happening around you. 🌍 💡 Here’s how AI is transforming the education landscape: 🔹 Personalized Learning Paths 🔹 AI Teaching Assistants & Tutors 🔹 Smart Content Generation 🔹 Subject & Career Discovery 🔹 Automated Assessments & Feedback 🔹 Bridging Learning Gaps 🚀 This isn’t about replacing teachers — it’s about augmenting them. 🎯 The question isn't if AI will disrupt your learning model — it's how fast you're adopting it. 🔔 To every educator, ed-tech founder, and institution leader — now is the time to: Rethink curriculum with AI integration Explore adaptive platforms Equip teachers with AI tools Help students discover subjects of the future 🧠 The classroom of tomorrow is intelligent, immersive, and inclusive. The revolution in education has begun — and AI is writing the syllabus. AIinEducation #EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfLearning #DigitalClassroom #AIForTeachers #AdaptiveLearning #EducationReform #SmartEducation #LifelongLearning #AIRevolution #LearningInnovation #EdTechLeadership #EmergingSubjects #AI2025 #AIpoweredLearning #ChatGPT #OpenAI #EdTechIndia  ( 4 min )
    AI Agents Are Rising: What’s Next?
    The AI conversation is shifting — fast. For years, “chatbot” dominated public search interest. But new Google Trends data shows something different: AI automation, integrations, and smarter workflows are taking center stage — and AI agents are leading the charge. The term “AI chatbot” still holds strong in global searches, but it's increasingly associated with generic, entry-level queries like chat ai, free chatbot, chatgpt ai — mostly novelty and consumer-focused. Meanwhile, search intent is shifting toward action: businesses want automation, not just conversation. 1. User Intent Has Evolved People no longer want just Q&A — they want intelligent tools that can act: qualify leads, make appointments, process transactions, trigger flows. 2. Emerging Tech Enables More Thanks to large lan…  ( 4 min )
    💳 Build a Realistic Editable VISA Card UI with HTML, CSS & JavaScript (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
    Want to build a real-world interactive credit card UI that looks amazing and updates live as you type? In this hands-on project, we’ll create a fully editable VISA card interface using just HTML, CSS & vanilla JavaScript — no frameworks needed! This is the perfect project for frontend developers looking to improve their UI design, DOM manipulation, and real-time interaction skills. Plus, it’s a standout piece to include in your portfolio! ✨ What You'll Build 📚 What You’ll Learn 🎯 Who Is This For? 🎥 Watch the Full Tutorial Here ⬇️ ⏱️ Timestamps 🛠 Technologies Used 💬 Let’s Chat! 👍 Give it a ❤️ 🔔 Subscribe for More Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/@learncodewithalex?sub_confirmation=1 🏷 Tags html #css #javascript #webdevelopment #frontend #ui #contenteditable #cssanimation #3dcard #vanillajs #portfolio  ( 4 min )
    # Introducing Helpothon: A New Frontier in Social Good for Developers
    Introducing Helpothon: A New Frontier in Social Good for Developers As developers, we are at the forefront of technological innovation. With every line of code, we have the power to shape the future. But what if we could leverage our skills to make a meaningful difference in the world? Enter Helpothon—a platform dedicated to helping everyone, businesses, and communities by leveraging technology for good. Helpothon is more than just a technology platform; it’s a community of like-minded individuals and organizations striving to use technology to address social issues. It connects developers, nonprofits, and businesses, providing resources and support to build solutions that drive positive change. At its core, Helpothon is designed to harness the power of technology for social good. Wheth…  ( 4 min )
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    JAN AI - vscode extension which can run AI models locally(100%) JAYASURYA R ・ Jul 8 #opensource #programming #vscode #ai  ( 2 min )
    The Little Knob That Tuned the Stars: Variable Resistors & the Art of Balance
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    It’s all done in SQL, with a single sink configuration — no microservices, no glue code.
    I Built Real-Time Location Matching Without a Geo Database - Here's How RisingWave Labs ・ Jun 17 #productivity #tutorial #opensource #datascience  ( 3 min )
    The AI Surge: How Large Language Models Are Transforming the Way We Code
    Artificial Intelligence (or Large Language Models, if we're being specific) are all the rage these days. What started as a novelty—AI generating poems, jokes, or essays—has rapidly evolved into a transformative force in software development. Not only can AI write fluent, coherent English, it can now write code at a blistering pace. Gone are the days of scouring Stack Overflow for the right snippet. Today, developers are pairing up with machines that understand natural language, anticipate intent, and fill in the blanks—literally—as they type. Editors like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude are leading the charge, offering autocomplete on steroids. They predict what you’ll write next—sometimes before you’ve even thought of it. Traditional autocomplete tools simply finished off function names or s…  ( 4 min )
    XSS Attack Types Explained — and How SafeLine WAF Stops Them
    Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one of the most common — and dangerous — web application vulnerabilities. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or unauthorized actions on behalf of users. In this post, we’ll look at the three major types of XSS attacks with real-world examples, and how the open-source SafeLine WAF helps block them effectively. XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks exploit websites that don’t properly sanitize user input. By injecting malicious scripts into otherwise trusted pages, attackers can: Steal cookies or session tokens Redirect users to phishing pages Alter site content or behavior Stored XSS happens when malicious scripts are permanently stored on the target server — …  ( 5 min )
    What’s New in RisingWave v2.4: Event Stream Processing Platform Updates
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    Top 10 FreeSWITCH Modules Every Developer Should Know🛠️
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    I Built CommitPress Because I Was Tired of Complex Blog SystemsStop fighting complex blog systems CommitPress = Git + MDX + AI formatting Perfect for: 🎯 Startups needing quick content 🎯 Developers who love simplicity 🎯 Teams tired of CMS overhead
    I Built CommitPress Because I Was Tired of Complex Blog Systems Muzaffar Hossain ・ Jul 4 #portfolio #opensource #webdev #programming  ( 3 min )
    Cloud Data Tools Simplified: AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure
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    The AI Ethics Tightrope: As Developers, Where Do We Stand in 2025? ⚖️🤖
    Good day, #DEVCommunity! It's mid-2025, and AI isn't just in our tools anymore; it's deeply embedded in the services we build, the decisions our applications make, and increasingly, the fabric of society. Living here in Victorias City, Philippines, even far from Silicon Valley, we're seeing the local impacts—from AI-driven customer service to automated agricultural tech. This ubiquity brings us to a critical, often uncomfortable, question: As developers, how much responsibility do we truly bear for the ethical implications of the AI systems we create? We're beyond the "AI will solve everything" phase. We're now confronting the real-world consequences of: Algorithmic Bias: Models trained on skewed data leading to unfair outcomes in lending, hiring, or even justice systems. Have you ever see…  ( 4 min )
    🛠️ Why I Prefer Writing My Own Widgets Over Using Random Packages
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    🛠️ Why I Prefer Writing My Own Widgets Over Using Random Packages
    In the Flutter ecosystem, packages are everywhere. We live in an ecosystem blessed with over 30,000 packages on pub.dev. Open pub.dev and you’ll find a package for just about anything - from carousels and dropdowns to animations and state management. But after building multiple apps, maintaining them long-term, and working with teams of varying sizes, I’ve developed a habit: 💡 When it comes to UI components, I often prefer to write my own. Not because I like doing extra work. Here’s why. Packages often come with their own defaults, animations, behaviors, or assumptions. Sometimes you spend more time overriding or hacking around them than if you’d just built the component yourself. When I write my own widget: I choose the structure, state, and styling I integrate it directly with the app’s…  ( 5 min )
    Multiplayer Tic Tac Toe Game
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    Working with DatePicker in Power Pages
    Power Pages uses the Bootstrap DateTimePicker library to render date and time fields on forms. This library offers a wide range of methods to customize and control the behavior of the date picker widget. To programmatically interact with the date picker, you can use jQuery to retrieve the DateTimePicker object associated with a specific field. Use the following code to get the instance of the date picker object. $("#field_id").next().data("DateTimePicker") Here, field_id is the schema name of the field. Once you have the DateTimePicker object, you can easily apply various configurations. For example, to disable future dates from the date picker widget use the following code – $("#field_id").next().data("DateTimePicker").maxDate(moment()) You can also set specific date ranges to select. For example, to limit the date picker to only allow selecting dates within 7 days before and after today, creating a 14-day selectable range. var datePicker = $("#field_id").next().data("DateTimePicker") datePicker.minDate(moment().subtract(7, 'days')) datePicker.maxDate(moment().add(7, 'days')) As you can see in the image below, only dates within 7 days before and after 16th May are selectable. You can refer to the official Bootstrap DateTimePicker documentation for a complete list of methods and customization options.  ( 3 min )
    Shared space for AI builders? We are open to your thoughts!
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    Getting Started with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for Developers
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    Why Businesses in Dubai Are Choosing Custom Web Development Over Templates
    In a digital-first world, your website is more than a business card — it's the foundation of your brand, your conversion tool, and your most important digital asset. That’s why more businesses in Dubai are shifting away from pre-made templates and investing in custom web development. Here’s why: 🔧 1. Customization for Growth ⚙️ 2. Better Performance & Speed 🔐 3. Security Built-In 📱 4. Designed for Your Audience 🚀 5. Seamless Integrations 💡 Final Thought: 🔗 Explore what’s possible with modern, scalable development: Web Development Services in Dubai  ( 3 min )
    How to Pick the Right Competitive Price Intelligence Software
    Competitive price intelligence is one of the most important tools today for businesses that sell online or in retail. With prices changing quickly and customer expectations rising, knowing what your competitors charge — and reacting fast — can be the difference between leading the market or losing sales. In this blog, you’ll learn how to choose the best software to track, compare, and respond to competitor pricing. This guide is made for business owners, ecommerce managers, and pricing teams who want smarter, faster tools to improve their pricing strategy. Competitive price intelligence is the process of gathering and analyzing your competitors’ pricing data so you can make better business decisions. It helps you: Understand where you stand in the market Avoid setting prices too high or to…  ( 5 min )
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    In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses no longer have the luxury of waiting hours—or even minutes—for insights. The need for real-time decision-making has given rise to a powerful evolution in the field of data science: real-time data science. This paradigm shift enables organizations to process, analyze, and act on data as it flows, creating new opportunities to respond faster, serve customers better, and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s explore how real-time data science is transforming industries and the technology powering this shift. What is Real-Time Data Science? Real-time data scienceinvolves analyzing data immediately as it’s generated, without delays. It combines streaming data processing frameworks with machine learning and predictive analytics to derive actionable …  ( 6 min )
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    Can Technology Save Entertainment Voting? Addressing Fraud, Fairness, and the Future
    In today’s hyper-connected world, interactive entertainment has become more than just a trend as it is reshaping how people engage with shows, competitions, and live events. Audiences no longer simply consume entertainment, they participate in shaping outcomes through voting, live feedback, and real-time interactions. But the challenges also grow alongside participation. Allegations of vote manipulation, technical failures, and opaque processes continue to erode trust in entertainment formats. The integrity of fan-driven competitions, interactive reality shows, and global events is increasingly under scrutiny. In response, emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and Web3 platforms are being explored as potential tools to restore fairness and transparency to entertainment voting. This…  ( 4 min )
    When Dragons Go Missing: A Tale of URL Parameter Parsing in Phoenix LiveView
    A debugging story about array parameters, pagination, and why choosing the right parsing function matters. One day, Marci, an intrepid Elixir developer, was building an admin panel for a Monster Bestiary. Everything was working smoothly until adventurers started reporting a bizarre bug: when they filtered by multiple monster types and tried to paginate through results, some of their selected filters mysteriously vanished. Adventurers would select both "Dragons" and "Goblins", set their page size to 15, and when they clicked "Next Page" - poof! - suddenly only "Goblins" remained in their filters. The Dragons had vanished without a trace. Here's what adventurers were experiencing: Select "Dragons" and "Goblins" monster types URL becomes: /admin/bestiary?monster_types[]=dragons&monster_types[…  ( 8 min )
    I Built This UX Portfolio to Show Who I Am
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    Daily JavaScript Challenge #JS-221: Convert Snake Case to Camel Case
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    Chinese researchers unveil MemOS, the first ‘memory operating system’ that gives AI human-like recall
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    Bitcoin metric says $100K BTC was the bottom: When will a rally to new highs start?
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    Here’s what happened in crypto today
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    Japanese company moves to align CEO with Bitcoin strategy, full salary goes to BTC
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    Ego Death Capital raises $100M to finance Bitcoin-focused startups
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    Which countries secretly own the most Bitcoin — beyond the US and China
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    Ethereum is eyeing a breakout toward $3,400 as it consolidates within a bull pennant, echoing classic continuation patterns from past rallies.
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    Thailand’s 5-year crypto tax break: What they’re not telling you
    Thailand’s five-year tax break on crypto capital gains looks like a dream for investors, but the fine print reveals a strategic push for surveillance, platform control and regulatory dominance.
    Falcon USD stablecoin loses dollar peg amid liquidity, collateral concerns
    Falcon Finance’s Falcon USD (USDf) lost its dollar peg on Tuesday amid falling liquidity, collateral quality concerns and accusations of mismanagement.
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    Truth Social has filed to launch a crypto ETF tracking BTC, ETH, SOL, CRO and XRP, aiming to list on NYSE Arca after regulatory approval.
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    Private companies line up to join Robinhood’s tokenized equity platform: CEO
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    Pakistan launches crypto regulatory body for digital asset sector
    Pakistan has established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to oversee and regulate the country’s crypto sector.
    South Korean bank stocks surge on stablecoin trademark filings
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    TON’s UAE ‘golden visa’ mishap shows why legal reviews matter
    The TON Foundation could have avoided its golden visa controversy in the UAE with a brief legal review, a local lawyer told Cointelegraph.
    XRP price must break this key level to reclaim $3
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    Vitalik Buterin advocates ‘copyleft’ licensing in crypto
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    Gate.io deletes page showing a $600M Pump.fun token sale
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    Sequans Shares Jump 35% After $384M Debt-Equity Raise to Fund Bitcoin Treasury
    The company will use a combination of American depositary shares, warrants and convertible debentures to raise the funds.  ( 27 min )
    Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat: Offline, Encrypted Messaging Inspired by Bitcoin
    Much like Bitcoin eliminates reliance on centralized intermediaries in finance, Bitchat would removes central authorities from digital communication.  ( 27 min )
    OpenSea Acquires Rally as It Continues to Pivot to Token Trading
    Rally's CEO Chris Maddern will become OpenSea's CTO as a part of the acquisition.  ( 27 min )
    ATOM Demonstrates Market Resilience as Crypto Market Heats up
    ATOM holders will be feeling assured after Cosmos' token held firm above the $4.00 level of support.  ( 29 min )
    Volkswagen ADMT Taps Solana-Based Hivemapper Bee Maps for Driverless Data
    The deal highlights the growing adoption of crowdsourced geospatial data as autonomous ride-sharing firms look for more precise, up-to-date mapping infrastructure.  ( 27 min )
    Jack Mallers: How We Started Our Bitcoin Treasury Company
    Strike’s Founder talks to CoinDesk TV about founding Twenty One with Tether and SoftBank and why he sees bitcoin as “moral imperative” as much as a financial instrument.  ( 28 min )
    SharpLink Gaming Jumps 26% as Ether Treasury Tops 200K ETH
    The company introduced a new metric, ETH Concentration, that measures the number of ETH held per 1,000 diluted shares outstanding.  ( 27 min )
    Trump-Linked Truth Social Plans Crypto ETF as Digital Asset Franchise Expands
    The new Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF would allocate 85% to bitcoin and ether, with solana, XRP and cronos rounding out the portfolio.  ( 29 min )
    Core Scientific Cut to Neutral as CoreWeave Deal Adds Complexity: H.C. Wainwright
    The firm's analysts expect shareholder approval for the transaction, with no indication of delays to the closing timeline.  ( 28 min )
    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Uniswap (UNI) Gains 3.8% as Index Inches Higher
    Aave (AAVE) joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer, rising 2.5% from Monday.  ( 22 min )
    Crypto Treasury Firm ReserveOne Going Public in $1B SPAC Deal
    The newly-created firm led by former Hut 8 CEO Jamie Leverton plans to hold a basket of cryptos, including bitcoin, ether and solana.  ( 26 min )
    Japan's Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets
    Market concerns about fiscal policy and upcoming elections may be contributing to the rise in bond yields.  ( 26 min )
    BNB Holds Steady as Traders Watch U.S. Tariff Moves
    This stability was influenced by global macro developments, including fresh tariff measures announced by U.S. President Donald Trump  ( 27 min )
    Semler Scientific Gets Buy Rating From Benchmark, $101 Price Target on Bitcoin Treasury Pivot
    Semler trades at a steep discount compared to bitcoin treasury peers, the report said.  ( 26 min )
    Tether Invests in Blockchain Forensics Firm Crystal Intelligence to Fight Crypto Crime
    Tether aims to curb illicit use of its USDT stablecoin as cryptocurrency-related scams and fraud increase.  ( 26 min )
    BONK Reclaims Momentum with 11% Rally as Community and Volume Fuel Breakout
    BONK flipped TRUMP to become the fourth largest memecoin by market cap as community and ETF buzz drive price surge.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Bulls Bank on Fed's 'Stealth' Rate Cuts: Crypto Daybook Americas
    Your day-ahead look for July 8, 2025  ( 40 min )
    Over 40 Firms Prepping for Hong Kong Stablecoin License Applications: Report
    The number of approved applications is expected to be small, according to reports from China media.  ( 26 min )
    Metaplanet Wants to Use Bitcoin Holdings for Acquisitions: FT
    Metaplanet is eyeing up "phase two" of its bitcoin treasury strategy, CEO Simon Gerovich said in an interview  ( 25 min )
    Strategy Holds 11th Largest U.S. Corporate Treasury, Bitcoin Rivals Big Cash Reserves
    The company’s bitcoin holdings rival cash positions of top U.S. corporates, with strong performance in preferred stock offerings.  ( 26 min )
    BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF Surges Past 700K BTC in Record-Breaking Run
    BlackRock’s IBIT becomes third-largest revenue driver among nearly 1,200 funds as spot bitcoin ETFs reshape the investment landscape.  ( 26 min )
    Australian Crypto Asset Manager DigitalX Secures Over $13M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
    The funds will be used to increase DigitalX’s bitcoin treasury, bringing its total bitcoin and digital holdings to over 95 million australian dollar.  ( 25 min )
    XRP Futures Open Interest Zooms to 5-Month High as Traders Seek Bullish Bets
    Despite bullish signals in futures, XRP's spot price remains relatively stable.  ( 26 min )
    Bonk.fun Grabs 55% of Solana Token Issuance Share, Pushes BONK Demand
    Pump.fun had dominated the issuance sector since its January 2024 debut, accumulating over $800 million in fees within two years.  ( 27 min )
    Coinbase Recovers to Listing Day Valuation. What Next for COIN?
    Shares in Coinbase recently surged to $380, reaching valuations last seen during its Nasdaq debut in April 2021.  ( 26 min )
    Dogecoin 'Triangle Pattern' in Play as DOGE Prints Higher Low After Pullback
    Whale accumulation surges 112% as meme coin steadies despite political uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds.  ( 27 min )
    Eric Trump to Headline BTC Asia in August
    Trump previously spoke at CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto  ( 24 min )
    Crypto Traders Shrug Off Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves, With Profit-Taking on XRP, DOGE, SOL
    Musk mania, bullish options flows, and tariff delays keep crypto bid alive amid quiet summer trading.  ( 27 min )
    XRP Builds Strength Above $2.26 With $2.38 in Sight. Next Leg Incoming?
    ETF momentum and resilient technical structure drive XRP higher despite macro uncertainty.  ( 28 min )
    Bitcoin Traders Chase $130K Bets in Anticipation of Renewed Bullish Volatility
    Bitcoin's price has been stable between $100,000 and $110,000, but upcoming events like the Fed minutes release may impact volatility.  ( 25 min )
    Dubai Sets RWA Milestone With First Approval of Tokenized Money Market Fund
    The Dubai Financial Services Authority approved the QCD Money Market Fund backed by Qatar National Bank and DMZ Finance.  ( 27 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: BTC’s Institutional Waves Are Building, Not Breaking
    Despite short-term demand jitters, Saphira’s Jeff Dyment says BTC’s institutional adoption is accelerating in cyclical waves, not stalling, with options data backing up that thesis.  ( 30 min )
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    How to Use Pytest: A Simple Guide to Testing in Pytho
    With the recent advancements in AI, tools like ChatGPT have made the development process faster and more accessible. Developers can now write code and build web apps with some well-articulated prompts and careful code reviews. While this brings an in...  ( 13 min )
    How to Use Constructors in Java: A Beginner's Guide
    Java is an object-oriented programming language that is centred around the concept of objects. Objects are like real-world entities that are created with the new keyword and occupy memory. But all this happens in the front-end code – so what about th...  ( 15 min )
    The Rise of AI Analytics and What It Means for Industries
    Businesses today are flooded with data. From online purchases to hospital records, every action generates information. But data alone is not useful. What matters is how companies use it to make decisions. This is where AI analytics comes in. It com...  ( 8 min )
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    Building an innovation ecosystem for the next century
    Michigan may be best known as the birthplace of the American auto industry, but its innovation legacy runs far deeper, and its future is poised to be even broader. From creating the world’s largest airport factory during World War II at Willow Run to establishing the first successful polio vaccine trials in Ann Arbor to…  ( 45 min )
    Battling next-gen financial fraud
    From a cluster of call centers in Canada, a criminal network defrauded elderly victims in the US out of $21 million in total between 2021 and 2024. The fraudsters used voice over internet protocol technology to dupe victims into believing the calls came from their grandchildren in the US, customizing conversations using banks of personal data,…  ( 18 min )
    The Download: hunting an asteroid, and unlocking the human mind
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the most dangerous asteroid hunt ever If you were told that the odds of something were 3.1%, it might not seem like much. But for the people charged with protecting our planet,…  ( 23 min )
    Why the US and Europe could lose the race for fusion energy
    Fusion energy holds the potential to shift a geopolitical landscape that is currently configured around fossil fuels. Harnessing fusion will deliver the energy resilience, security, and abundance needed for all modern industrial and service sectors. But these benefits will be controlled by the nation that leads in both developing the complex supply chains required and…  ( 27 min )
    How scientists are trying to use AI to unlock the human mind
    Today’s AI landscape is defined by the ways in which neural networks are unlike human brains. A toddler learns how to communicate effectively with only a thousand calories a day and regular conversation; meanwhile, tech companies are reopening nuclear power plants, polluting marginalized communities, and pirating terabytes of books in order to train and run…  ( 22 min )
    Inside the most dangerous asteroid hunt ever
    If you were told that the odds of something were 3.1%, it really wouldn’t seem like much. But for the people charged with protecting our planet, it was huge.  On February 18, astronomers determined that a 130- to 300-foot-long asteroid had a 3.1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032. Never had an asteroid of…  ( 54 min )
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    OnePlus Nord 5 Series Now Available For Preorder; Pricing Starts From RM1,499
    OnePlus has officially announced that the Nord 5 and CE5 are now available for preorder in Malaysia. The announcement comes nearly two months after both devices were found listed on SIRIM. As per the official statement from OnePlus, the Nord 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 SoC, has LPDDR5X RAM, and sports […] The post OnePlus Nord 5 Series Now Available For Preorder; Pricing Starts From RM1,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Modder TrashBench Attaches DIY Copper Pipes To Naked NVIDIA GTX 1060; Pushes It To Bleeding Edge
    A modder known by the name TrashBench recently broke multiple overclocking records by pushing the now archaic NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 to the very pinnacle of its performance. The modder managed to overclock the card to run at a speed of 2,202MHz, through some very creative use of copper heatpipes and numerous clamps. For context, […] The post Modder TrashBench Attaches DIY Copper Pipes To Naked NVIDIA GTX 1060; Pushes It To Bleeding Edge appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Stream, Game & Earn With Tune Talk’s All-New One-Stop Entertainment Hub
    In today’s high-tech world where staying connected is everything, telcos have been racing to offer data, phone plans, and the occasional gimmick. But what if your telco did more than just connect you — what if it entertained and rewarded you, too? Introducing the Tune Talk App — your all-in-one destination for streaming, gaming, and […] The post Stream, Game & Earn With Tune Talk’s All-New One-Stop Entertainment Hub appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )
    Special Edition Proton Saga Hot Wheels Returns For Car’s 40th Anniversary
    Proton has announced the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic Proton Saga with an event called Saga Weekend. As part of the festivities, the automaker has unveiled several offers, including a special edition 1:64 Hot Wheels cast of the Proton Saga, aside from the cash rebates up to RM2000. While the Hot Wheels […] The post Special Edition Proton Saga Hot Wheels Returns For Car’s 40th Anniversary appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Upin & Ipin Universe Launches 17 July On Basically All Platforms
    It was announced back in February that local animation series Upin & Ipin will be getting a video game adaptation of sorts. Specifics of its release were not confirmed at the time, but now, the game not only has a release date, but its launch platforms have also been announced. And it’s basically on every […] The post Upin & Ipin Universe Launches 17 July On Basically All Platforms appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    TNB Acknowledges myTNB App Glitch; Takes Down Graph Feature
    Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has acknowledged a major glitch on its myTNB mobile app that’s causing inaccurate kWh usage readings via the app’s built-in graph feature. In an official announcement shared on social media, the company said work to rectify the issue is currently underway, though no estimated time of completion was provided. TNB also […] The post TNB Acknowledges myTNB App Glitch; Takes Down Graph Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    MBSA Announces Road Closures Amid Shah Alam Car Free Day
    The monthly Shah Alam Car-Free Day will be happening this coming Sunday, 13 July. In conjunction with the event, there will be road closures. This was announced by the Shah Alam City Council on their Facebook page. Road closures will affect areas around Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam and Tasik Barat, including the main thoroughfare connecting […] The post MBSA Announces Road Closures Amid Shah Alam Car Free Day appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Google Pixel 9a Review: Not Entry-Level, Not Really Mid-Tier Either
    I’ll confess straight up: when I received the Google Pixel 9a, I was expecting the phone to be a mid-range, less-than-stellar model of its more premium, non-A Series. But after spending the necessary amount of time, as per our rules, the phone has clearly left an impression on me. Turns out, this year’s Pixel 9a […] The post Google Pixel 9a Review: Not Entry-Level, Not Really Mid-Tier Either appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 42 min )
    Infinix XPAD 20 Lands In Malaysia; Priced From RM599
    Last week, Infinix confirmed that the XPAD 20 will be making its way to our shores this month. As promised, the company has released the tablet for the local market. Designed as a versatile device, it comes with an array of AI-powered tools and cross-device sync to support a variety of needs. The XPAD 20 […] The post Infinix XPAD 20 Lands In Malaysia; Priced From RM599 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Bank Islam To Require Authentication Via BIMB Secure Starting 15 July
    Bank Negara Malaysia has asked financial institutions to move away from SMS OTP back in 2022. A fair number have announced a move in this direction, and the latest addition to the list is Bank Islam, which is reportedly moving away from that mode of authentication starting the middle of the month. Rnggt reports that […] The post Bank Islam To Require Authentication Via BIMB Secure Starting 15 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat, A Bluetooth Messaging App
    Jack Dorsey has unveiled Bitchat, a decentralised peer-to-peer messaging app which relies on Bluetooth networks. What makes the app stand out – other than a name that can be read more than one way – is that unlike the typical modern messaging platform, Bitchat does not require an Internet connection, phone numbers, or emails. Bitchat […] The post Jack Dorsey Launches Bitchat, A Bluetooth Messaging App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Road Closures In Conjunction With The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
    In conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, three highways and 15 major roads in the Klang Valley will be closed in stages from today (8 July) until Friday (11 July). This was made known by the Royal Malaysian Police’s (PDRM) Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department’s official page on Facebook. The three highways that […] The post Road Closures In Conjunction With The ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Epic Games Drops Lawsuit Against Samsung
    Epic Games has decided to drop its lawsuit against Samsung, with its CEO, Tim Sweeney, saying that the decision was made after both parties had discussions. “We’re dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties’ discussions. We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic’s concerns.” The lawsuit, which Epic Games filed back in September […] The post Epic Games Drops Lawsuit Against Samsung appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    US To Enforce 25% Tariff On Malaysian Exports Starting 1 August 2025
    The United States (US) will impose a 25% tariff on all Malaysian exports beginning 1 August 2025, as formally communicated in a letter from US President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The letter, dated 7 July and shared publicly via Trump’s Truth Social account, cited a “significant trade deficit” with Malaysia […] The post US To Enforce 25% Tariff On Malaysian Exports Starting 1 August 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Microsoft Surface Pro 12-Inch, Surface Laptop 13-Inch Launches In Malaysia On 22 July
    Microsoft launched the smaller 12-Inch Surface Pro and the 13-inch Surface Laptop internationally back in May. Now, two months later, both are available for per-order in Malaysia, with general availability happening later in the month. If you need a refresher though, both models are being launched with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipset, and 16GB […] The post Microsoft Surface Pro 12-Inch, Surface Laptop 13-Inch Launches In Malaysia On 22 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    RM1 per kWh? myTNB app glitch has customers confused and worried
    A lot has been happening with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) in the last couple of weeks. From the announcement of the opt-in Time of Use (ToU) scheme which introduced peak and off peak consumption rates, the Electricity Tariff Restructuring which took effect on July 1st to the Federal Court ruling that it is not eligible […] The post RM1 per kWh? myTNB app glitch has customers confused and worried appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Maybank: Scheduled Maintenance On 12 July Still Happening
    Maybank has confirmed with us that its scheduled eight-hour maintenance will proceed as planned this Saturday, 12 July 2025. This confirmation comes despite an unannounced service disruption that occurred last Saturday, which left users unable to access certain features on the MAE app for several hours. Reports of the issue surfaced on social media during […] The post Maybank: Scheduled Maintenance On 12 July Still Happening appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    realme 15 Pro Design Leaked Ahead Of India Launch
    Following the release of the realme 14 series earlier this year, the company is preparing to unveil the realme 15 lineup in India. Ahead of the official launch, which is set to take place “soon”, the design for one of the models in the series has been leaked. 91mobiles recently published a render of the […] The post realme 15 Pro Design Leaked Ahead Of India Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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    So You Want to Write an App?
    Introduction A couple of months ago I started a blog series on dusting off some of my engineering skills, and that quickly shifted to focus on learning how to leverage AI. What start as a silly exercise with entering bank transactions quickly changed to working on a side project. The result is Builds. Builds is social media platform focused on car enthusiasts. It's mobile-first, using React Native. I knew it wasn't going to be easy, but I completely underestimated just how much work was required to get an app off the ground. I've been into cars for a very long time. I started participating in car-related activities two decades ago, when I purchased a 2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan. I quickly found an online community for owners of that car (powered by vBulletin), and I deeply integrated into t…  ( 6 min )
    Generative and Predictive AI in Application Security: A Comprehensive Guide
    Computational Intelligence is redefining the field of application security by enabling smarter bug discovery, test automation, and even autonomous malicious activity detection. This article delivers an comprehensive narrative on how AI-based generative and predictive approaches operate in AppSec, crafted for security professionals and stakeholders in tandem. We’ll delve into the development of AI for security testing, its modern features, limitations, the rise of agent-based AI systems, and prospective directions. Let’s commence our journey through the history, present, and coming era of ML-enabled AppSec defenses. Evolution and Roots of AI for Application Security Early Automated Security Testing Growth of Machine-Learning Security Tools A major concept that arose was the Code Propert…  ( 11 min )
    HDML
    What is HDML : Example Page Title My First Heading My first paragraph. Simple keypoint: Why used in HDML: Web documentation. How to Run: Open Notepad (or any text editor). Copy and paste the above code. Save the file as: mypage.html Double click the file — it will open in your web browser. Reffer: https://www.hostinger.com/in/tutorials/what-is-html https://www.w3schools.com/html/html_intro.asp  ( 3 min )
    What is Amazon EBS? (And How to Create and Use It on AWS)
    When working with Amazon EC2, one of the first things you’ll eventually realize is your instance doesn’t save data by default. What EBS actually is What it’s used for How to create an EBS volume How to attach and use it on your EC2 instance Firstly: What is Amazon EBS? Act like physical disks attached to a machine Can be resized, backed up, or restored at any time Are highly available and reliable within a given availability zone Support multiple performance tiers (e.g., SSD or HDD) In short, if EC2 is your server, EBS is its hard drive. Why Use EBS? Here’s why EBS is essential for most AWS workflows: Feature Why It Matters Persistence Data is preserved even when EC2 stops or restarts Scalability You can scale from 1 GB up to 64 TiB per volume Snapshots Easy backups to S3, with point-i…  ( 6 min )
    The $10 Billion Mistake That Revolutionized Computing Forever (And Why Your USB Drive Is Now a Museum Piece)
    From Forgotten USB Drives to Cloud Revolution: How Drew Houston's Bus Ride Changed Computing Forever It's 2007, and Drew Houston is on a bus from Boston to New York. He opens his laptop, ready to work during the long ride, only to realize his USB drive—containing all his work—is sitting at home. This wasn't the first time Houston had forgotten his files, and his frustration reached a boiling point. "I was so frustrated – really with myself – because this kept happening. I never wanted to have the problem again," Houston later recalled. On that very bus ride, he started writing the code for what would become Dropbox. But Houston's solution was only possible because of a revolution that had already begun brewing in Seattle, where Amazon had quietly launched something called "S3" just one …  ( 7 min )
    Web3 Job & Airdrop Agent for Nigerians — AI That Finds You Opportunities While You Sleep
    This is a submission for the Runner H "AI Agent Prompting" Challenge I built a fully autonomous Runner H AI agent that helps Nigerians and crypto users find real remote Web3 job opportunities and legitimate airdrops — while they sleep. This AI-powered agent does the following: Searches Reddit, Twitter, and Web3 job boards for remote jobs Tracks and filters real, active airdrops Logs both in a Google Sheet Sends a weekly email summary Sends real-time Telegram alerts for urgent opportunities No more spending hours searching across multiple platforms — this agent handles everything for you. 📄 Live Google Sheet: Web3 Jobs & Airdrops 🖼️ Screenshots of the Agent in Action: ✅ Agent Completes Task 📋 Workflow Execution Log with Gmail & Google Sheets Connected These screenshots show the …  ( 4 min )
    Detox Week
    This week, I started working on nothing. I started the week with some basic rules: No reading anything No social media No work No emails No learning No LLMs like ChatGPT No music with lyrics No podcasts No multitasking No messages (WhatsApp, iMessage, etc.) Note: The rules above could be broken only if something important came up. One of the hardest rules was not reading. If you do this exercise, you’ll quickly realize how difficult it is not to read when you’re trying to avoid it. We don’t notice how much we read during the day — even the small labels on a whole milk package. You’re still reading, and that becomes mental trash for your brain. The goal for setting this titanic task for the week was simple: get a detox. First Day The first day was filled with constant thoughts like: What am…  ( 6 min )
    Building a Slack AI Chatbot to Process PDF Content with n8n
    Building a Slack AI Chatbot to Process PDF Content with n8n So, you want to supercharge your Slack workspace with a fancy AI chatbot that can chew through PDFs faster than your team eats donuts on a Friday morning? You've come to the right place! This section will introduce you to the common hurdles of document processing and whet your appetite for the automation goodness that n8n and AI can bring to the table. Picture this: your team is drowning in PDFs. Each file brimming with critical data, from contracts and memos to never-ending reports that nobody really reads but are essential for compliance. Manually sifting through these documents is not only time-consuming but also error-prone (because who doesn't love spending an afternoon wishing Ctrl+F worked on paper?). Here's the thing: PDFs…  ( 15 min )
    Built an AI Agent using Strands Agents SDK
    Introduction Built an AI Agent using Strands Agents SDK from Amazon Web Services (AWS) which calls my Kubernetes MCP server. Read more to find out… AI Agents and Model Context Protocol are the most popular concepts in Gen AI now. Now I have created an AI Agent which calls MCP server to debug issues in my K8s cluster. Recently I created a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Kubernetes read-only operations. AWS has created an SDK for building AI Agents called Strands Agents SDK. Now it added support for MCP as well. I used Strands Agents SDK and built an AI Agent which calls my K8s MCP server and debugs issues in my running K8s cluster. This demonstrates the AI Agents ability to achieve goals by perceiving the environment, reasoning and acting upon it using available tools like MCP servers. I have built agents using Langchain/Langgraph before. Compared to that creating agents using Strands Agents is simple and straight-forward. Add to that you can now call MCP servers also. Icing on the cake is that Strands Agents supports any LLM and not only restricted to Amazon Bedrock. Thanks to LiteLLM you can call most of the LLMs using this library. Strands also supports Ollama for calling LLMs running locally. Really impressed with it. Below is my detailed demo of my AI Agent: What are you building with Strands Agents SDK? If you are new to my posts, I regularly post about GenAI, AI Agents, MCP, AWS, EKS, Kubernetes and Cloud computing related topics. Do follow me on LinkedIn and visit my website (https://vijay.eu/posts) where I have all my previous posts at one place.  ( 4 min )
    One-Stop Developer Guide to Prompt Engineering Across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google
    One-Stop Developer Guide to Prompt Engineering Across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google As developers building with LLMs (Large Language Models), we’re not just writing code—we’re crafting conversations, instructions, and data-driven requests that machines can interpret and execute. That’s where prompt engineering comes in. Whether you're integrating OpenAI's GPT-4, experimenting with Claude by Anthropic, or deploying apps using Google’s Gemini models—understanding how to write effective prompts is essential to building reliable, scalable AI systems. While the long-term goal is natural and intuitive interactions with AI, today’s systems require well-structured, role-based, and context-aware prompting to reduce hallucinations, boost accuracy, and ensure trust. Below is a comprehensive set of …  ( 4 min )
    How to Build a Home Kubernetes Cluster With Raspberry Pi (2025 Guide)
    If you’ve ever wanted to get hands-on with Kubernetes without paying for expensive cloud resources, building your own home lab is the perfect solution. This guide walks you through setting up a lightweight Kubernetes cluster using Raspberry Pi devices, K3s, MetalLB, and Tailscale for secure networking. 🏠 Why Build a Home Kubernetes Cluster? Practice DevOps and cloud-native workflows locally. Avoid recurring cloud costs. Learn cluster networking, persistent storage, and scaling in a safe environment. 🚀 Step-by-Step Setup 1. Flash Raspberry Pi OS Use Raspberry Pi Imager to install Raspberry Pi OS Lite. Configure SSH access and Wi-Fi/Ethernet. 2. Install K3s on Each Node On your master node: curl -sfL https://get.k3s.io | sh - Get the join token for worker nodes: sudo cat /var/lib/rancher/k3s/server/node-token On worker nodes, join them to the cluster: curl -sfL https://get.k3s.io | K3S_URL=https://:6443 K3S_TOKEN= sh - 3. Configure MetalLB Enable load balancing for your cluster by installing MetalLB: kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/metallb/metallb/v0.13.7/config/manifests/metallb-native.yaml Create a MetalLB ConfigMap to define the IP address pool: apiVersion: metallb.io/v1beta1 kind: IPAddressPool metadata: name: my-ip-pool namespace: metallb-system spec: addresses: - 192.168.1.240-192.168.1.250 Apply it with: kubectl apply -f metallb-config.yaml 4. Secure with Tailscale Install Tailscale on all nodes for secure VPN access to your cluster from anywhere. On each node: curl -fsSL https://tailscale.com/install.sh | sh sudo tailscale up Once connected, you can access your cluster securely from any device. 📊 Next Steps: Add Monitoring Set up Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring, or deploy test apps using Helm charts to validate your setup. 📌 Original Post: Build a Home Kubernetes Cluster (Subnet Savy)  ( 3 min )
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    Day Two – Sleep Tracker Tab Built and Working
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    Amazon EKS Model Context Protocol (MCP): Revolutionizing Kubernetes Development with AI-Powered Context Awareness
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    GSoC 2025 – Week 5 with CircuitVerse 💡
    Hey everyone! closing loops, resolving feedback, and making progress on one of the most visible pages of CircuitVerse — the Home Page. This week, I focused on addressing review comments and got two major PRs successfully merged: Project Card UI Revamp – Final UI tweaks were made to align with the design system. Search Bar UI Revamp – Resolved all conversations, including accessibility improvements and UI consistency fixes. Both components are now part of the codebase and live with the new UI! I created the PR for the User Card UI revamp, and as of now, most review conversations have been resolved. Just a few finishing touches left before it’s ready to merge. One of the bigger updates this week is the draft PR for the Home Page revamp. The new layout will include multiple redesigned sections based on the approved Figma designs. ✅ The Hero Section is already implemented. 🚧 Work is ongoing to complete the remaining sections. 🌐 RTL support is also being built into the Home Page. The complete PR is on track to be finalized and opened for review in Week 6. That's it for Week 5!, I’m looking forward to wrapping up the Home Page and polishing the final pieces in the coming weeks.  ( 3 min )
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    "🎮 Novo jogo lançado: Bola Frenética! Controle o boneco e a bola preta (A/D e setas e clica com o mouse na tela.) para pegar bolas coloridas. Meu primeiro jogo. Não é alto nível, mas já um inicio!
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    Creating a Webhook API Endpoint with n8n
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    While working on a Flutter app targeting iOS simulators, I ran into a frustrating error that appeared out of nowhere: "Error connecting to the service protocol: failed to connect to http://127.0.0.1:51062..." This was immediately followed by a native macOS crash dialog: "Runner quit unexpectedly." Every time I clicked "Reopen," it just crashed again. The Flutter console eventually started spitting out this during hot restart: Failed to Hot Restart: DebugAdapterException: app 'xxxx-xxxx' not found Every Flutter developer should run through these first-line recovery steps. These often fix transient or setup-related issues. flutter clean rm -rf ios/Pods ios/Podfile.lock pubspec.lock .dart_tool flutter pub get cd ios && pod install && cd .. flutter run Why? iOS builds cache native binaries …  ( 5 min )
    The Ultimate SaaS Sales Framework Guide: 9 Methodologies for Subscription Success
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    How Smarter Onboarding Cuts Costs in HR, IT, Sales and Beyond
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    ¿Listo para el mundo real? Sube tu proyecto de 2º DAW/DAM a un VPS en pocos pasos
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    Reactive HTML Without JavaScript Frameworks 🔥 Anthony Max ・ Jul 7 #webdev #javascript #programming #opensource  ( 2 min )
    Why Your Browser Won't Open Maps with a geo: URI (And a Workaround)
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    # ProT-Vision: New AI Tool Enhances Protein Structure Classification
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    Reactive HTML Without JavaScript Frameworks 🔥
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    Creating Effective Blog Outlines (Plus a Tool to Speed Up the Process)
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    Criei meu próprio fórum escolar com Java e Spring Boot
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    A Smarter Way to Auto-Generate Your Project Docs with AI
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    Automate Tweets From YouTube Videos
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    Automate Tweets From YouTube Videos
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    Tvdatafeed client for JS
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    Secure Note Manager in React - Part 2. Client-Side Login with Web Crypto and Redux
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    how use prop Drilling,use state,useEffeact,useRef.
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    ‘Squid Game' Season 3 Becomes First Show To Debut No. 1 On Netflix Across 93 Countries With 60.1M Views
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    Ether has appreciated nearly 90,000% in the 10 years since the two Ethereum wallets received their coins.
    Casascius bar owner gets less physical, moves BTC to wallet after 13 years
    "This was more about staying safe than suddenly getting rich," said a crypto user who converted a 100-BTC Casascius bar they bought in 2012.
    Bitcoin data points to rally to $120K after pro BTC traders abandon their bearish bets
    Traders are unwinding their bearish positions as Bitcoin holds strong, fueling optimism for a potential breakout to $120,000.
    Robinhood’s OpenAI, SpaceX private equity tokens face EU scrutiny
    Robinhood’s OpenAI and SpaceX tokens are controversial, but the fine print indicates that they offer indirect exposure to these companies through derivatives.
    CleanSpark mines 685 BTC in June, scales hashrate 145% YoY
    CleanSpark reached 50 EH/s in operational hashrate in June, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 12,608 BTC even with significant monthly sales.
    Court ends Coin Center-US Treasury appeal over Tornado Cash
    The dismissal came days before Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm was scheduled to face charges in US federal court.
    Bitcoin futures pivot to long positions: Is $112K the next stop?
    Bitcoin futures show rising long-side buy pressure as open interest surges.
    5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025
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    Bitcoin failed to overcome resistance at $110,500, but charts suggest bulls will continue buying dips in BTC and altcoins.
    How Vietnam is using crypto to fix its FATF reputation
    Vietnam is leveraging crypto regulation to meet FATF standards, combat digital asset fraud and rebuild its international financial reputation.
    Bit Digital shifts treasury strategy with 100K ETH buy; stock surges 29%
    Bit Digital is now the second-largest publicly traded ETH holder, behind Coinbase.
    UAE Golden Visa is ‘being developed independently‘ — TON Foundation
    The TON Foundation is distancing itself from early Golden Visa claims, saying the move is an independent initiative with no official backing from the United Arab Emirates government.
    4 signs that the Ethereum price uptrend to $5K is back in play
    Despite Ether’s repeated rejection at $2,800, more bullish signs suggest that ETH price is still on its way toward $5,000 in 2025.
    CoreWeave finalizes Core Scientific acquisition for $9B
    CoreWeave acquires Bitcoin mining giant Core Scientific for $9 billion in an all-stock deal, boosting its data center capacity for AI and high-performance computing.
    Burn the tokens, keep the loot: Play-to-own games come next
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    Europe’s Blockchain Group, UK’s Smarter Web Co. add to Bitcoin stashes
    French firm The Blockchain Group and the UK-based Smarter Web Company each boosted their corporate Bitcoin treasuries on Monday with multimillion-dollar BTC purchases.
    Shenzhen issues warning over stablecoin scams, illegal crypto fundraising
    Authorities in Shenzhen, China, urged the public to stay vigilant after uncovering illegal fundraising schemes masked as stablecoin investments.
    Strategy skips Bitcoin buy, reports $14B unrealized gains in Q2
    Michael Saylor’s Strategy skipped weekly Bitcoin purchases for the first time since April, when it briefly halted Bitcoin buys despite prices dipping below $87,000.
    LetsBonk flips PumpFun in 24-hour revenue: DefiLlama
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    How Bhutan plans to boost its local economy with crypto tourism
    Damcho Rinzin, the director of Bhutan’s Department of Tourism, said the country’s tourism sector struggled because of its payment infrastructure.
    Metaplanet adds 2,204 Bitcoin for $237M, now holds 15,555 BTC
    Japan’s Metaplanet has become the world’s fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after acquiring 2,204 BTC.
    Bitcoin Bollinger Bands reach critical point ahead of 'upside breakout'
    A widely used Bitcoin technical analysis indicator suggests that BTC is on the verge of a “big move” toward new all-time highs.
    Crypto funds post $1B inflows with net assets breaking new highs
    Bitcoin ETPs saw $790 million of inflows last week, a slowdown from the previous three-week average of $1.5 billion, with dynamics shifting in favor of Ether, according to CoinShares.
    'False move' to $105K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
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    Elon Musk confirms new ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin
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    UK sentences 2 men to prison over $2M cold-calling crypto scam
    Two men who admitted to running a crypto scheme that defrauded 65 investors have both been sentenced to over five years in prison.
    Russia targets crypto mining energy thieves, tax dodgers
    Deputy Energy Minister Petr Konyushenko said the register is a step toward “legalizing the industry and reducing illegal consumption” of energy.
    Bitcoin eyes new high on tariff deadline, Musk love: Analysts
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    Jack Dorsey tests Bitchat — decentralized messaging without internet
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    TON coin dips 6% after UAE authorities deny golden visa claim
    Emirates News Agency has refuted The Open Network’s claim that applicants who stake $100,000 worth of TON for three years would be eligible for 10-year golden visas.
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    Deal valued at $20.40/share marks second acquisition attempt; KBW sees limited upside for Core Scientific shareholders.  ( 27 min )
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    ICP shows resilience amid global market volatility, bouncing from a sharp dip and reaffirming bullish consolidation near $4.80.  ( 27 min )
    The Coming Crypto Tax Bomb
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    NEAR Protocol Surges Past $2.19 Resistance on 61% Volume Spike
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    BNB Holds Near $660 as Traders Weigh Breakout Potential
    Technical analysis suggests that BNB is consolidating, with buyers supporting the price around $659.45 and sellers capping gains at $664.38.  ( 26 min )
    Kevin O’Leary: U.S. Must Learn From Bitcoin Miners to Win ‘AI Wars’
    Common ground between Bitcoin mining operations and AI data center requirements is now the focus of institutional investors and Washington, D.C. policymakers alike.  ( 29 min )
    BONK Reclaims Momentum as Solana ETF Buzz and Ecosystem Growth Drive Rally
    BONK gained 9% as trading volume spiked and BONKbot revenue and hackathon success boosted the ecosystem  ( 27 min )
    Russia Creates Registry of Crypto Mining Equipment to Tighten Oversight
    Officials say the list will help identify miners and enforce new tax and energy rules as Russia formalizes the crypto sector.  ( 25 min )
    Crypto Miner Bit Digital Up 26% After Swapping Bitcoin for Ether
    The company in late June announced a shift to focus on ether holding and staking.  ( 25 min )
    SEC Sets July Deadline for Solana ETF Refilings, Clearing Path for Pre-October Approval
    The first final deadline for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund is October 10, but the Securities and Exchange Commission is under pressure to keep the approval process moving smoothly, sources say.  ( 27 min )
    Polymarket Embroiled in $160M Controversy Over Whether Zelensky Wore a Suit at NATO
    The disputed resolution reignites a debate about the fairness of UMA's governance protocol.  ( 26 min )
    Threshold's Bitcoin Backed tBTC Debuts on Sui, Unlocking $500M in Liquidity
    The collaboration allows Sui users to directly mint tBTC on the network.  ( 26 min )
    ATOM Breaks Resistance Level as Trading Volume Triples
    ATOM is demonstrating bullish sentiment on the back of a surge in trading volume.  ( 28 min )
    Core Scientific, Bitcoin Miners Tumble on CoreWeave Buyout; Jefferies Says Price in Expected Range
    The deal aligns with CoreWeave's post-IPO growth strategy, leveraging its strong equity position to drive large-scale M&A, according to the investment bank.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Developer Jon Atack Briefly Arrested in El Salvador After Neighborly Dispute
    He was released after an hour and described the officers as professional and friendly.  ( 25 min )
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    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 9.4% as All Assets Trade Higher
    Uniswap (UNI) joined AAVE (Aave) as a top performer, rising 6.5% over the weekend.  ( 23 min )
    PEPE Fades 100-day Average Breakout as 'Distribution' Continues
    Pepe, the third-largest stablecoin by market value, has struggled to maintain gains above its 100-day simple moving average amid ongoing selling pressure.  ( 27 min )
    Strategy Books $14B Q2 Bitcoin Profit, Sets $4.2B STRD Preferred ATM Offering
    The price of bitcoin rose roughly 30% during the three months ended June 30.  ( 27 min )
    Satoshi Era-Whale's $8B Bitcoin Move Could be Linked to Wallet Security Upgrade: Arkham
    The funds remain untouched in the new wallets, suggesting that the move was proactive and likely part of a broader operational security measure rather than a response to market activity.  ( 28 min )
    CoreWeave to Acquire Core Scientific in $9B All-Stock Deal
    The deal values Core Scientific shares at $20.40, a 66% premium to its price late last month, with each Core Scientific share being swapped for 0.1235 CoreWeave shares.  ( 24 min )
    Stone Cold BTC Drains Bull Mood From Long-Term Options: Crypto Daybook Americas
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    Vitalik Buterin's New Proposal Seeks 16.7M Gas Cap on Ethereum to Rein In Transaction Bloat
    The new ceiling would require splitting some large transactions, such as contract deployments, into smaller chunks.  ( 27 min )
    Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Tokenize $200M in Real-World Assets on XRP Ledger
    The move marks one of the largest tokenization efforts by a Latin American institution on XRPL, according to a press release.  ( 27 min )
    Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up BTC as Price Nears Record High in Sign of Growth Expectations
    Large holders are accumulating aggressively while smaller investors are selling.  ( 25 min )
    Bitcoin's Potential Bull Market Resistance: $115K or $223K?
    The analysis of linear and log-scaled price charts reveal potential resistance levels for BTC.  ( 25 min )
    U.S. Secret Service Quietly Becomes a Leading Crypto Cop as Digital Fraud Soars: Bloomberg
    Industry partners like Coinbase and Tether have assisted in large-scale recoveries, including $225 million in USDT tied to romance-investment scams  ( 26 min )
    The Blockchain Group Bolsters Bitcoin Reserves With $12.5M BTC Acquisition
    European bitcoin treasury firm hits 1,904 BTC milestone with massive yield.  ( 26 min )
    Hyperliquid Trader Qwatio Loses $3.7M This Week on Extreme Bitcoin, Ether Shorts
    Qwatio currently has a BTC short position with 40X leverage, and a 25x leveraged short on ETH.  ( 25 min )
    Metaplanet Picks Up Additional 2,205 BTC, Holdings Now Cross 15,555 Bitcoin
    For the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a BTC Yield of 95.6%, following a 309.8% yield in the previous quarter.  ( 26 min )
    XRP Breaks Above $2.28 as Ripple’s Bank Charter Bid Ignites Bullish Surge
    Ripple’s push for a U.S. national bank license injects fresh momentum into XRP, breaking key resistance amid surging volume  ( 28 min )
    Dogecoin Sees Heavy Buying From Whales as Elon Musk Supports BTC in New Party Rollout
    Elon Musk’s America Party feud with Trump adds fuel to DOGE’s recovery narrative.  ( 28 min )
    Dogecoin Pops 6% to Lead Majors Gains as Bitcoin Nears $110K on Fresh Rate-Cut Optimism
    “If we see a soft CPI print on Tuesday, that could open the door for a Fed rate cut later this year,” one trader said.  ( 27 min )
    UAE Authorities Debunk Reports of Getting Golden Visa by Staking Toncoin
    Toncoin jumped 12% over the weekend, after TON foundation made the Golden Visa announcement.  ( 26 min )
    Elon Musk Says America Party Will Embrace BTC as 'Fiat Is Hopeless'
    The America Party formed out of a rift between Musk and President Trump over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'  ( 25 min )
    Asia Morning Briefing: Michael Saylor's BTC Buys Aren't Making Up For Slowing Spot Demand, Say Analysts
    Institutional bitcoin purchases are failing to offset a decline in spot market demand, raising concerns about BTC's near-term price momentum.  ( 29 min )
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    Web3 Revenue Models Deep Dive: How Dapps Generate $10B+ Onchain Annually
    A breakdown of onchain revenue in 2025. This deep dive breaks down revenue models, top-earning dapps, and winning formulas in web3.  ( 12 min )
    How to Tokenize Real-World Assets: A Developer’s Guide to Onchain Asset Infrastructure
    A quick guide to RWA tokenization: token standards, oracle design, compliance layers, and the future of on-chain asset tokenization.  ( 8 min )
    The Stablecoin Moment: How USDC is Becoming the Internet's Native Currency
    Stablecoins are reshaping payments and financial infrastructure while USDC is pursuing to become the internet’s native currency. Learn more.  ( 7 min )
    Best Crypto Payment Cards 2025: Compare Fees, Cashback & Rewards
    Compare the top 10 crypto payment cards in 2025. Rewards, fees, availability, and everything you need to pick the best card for your needs.  ( 10 min )
    Onchain Corporate Finance and Fortune 500’s Crypto Treasury Playbook
    Learn how Fortune 500 companies are using cryptocurrencies. A complete guide to corporate bitcoin accumulation and enterprise blockchain strategy.  ( 8 min )
    Base Ecosystem Explosion: The Coinbase L2 Powering the Next Crypto Wave
    Learn how Base became the first culturally scalable chain. We explore 7 key events that reveal how Base is driving mass adoption.  ( 9 min )
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    Producing tangible business benefits from modern iPaaS solutions
    When a historic UK-based retailer set out to modernize its IT environment, it was wrestling with systems that had grown organically for more than 175 years. Prior digital transformation efforts had resulted in a patchwork of hundreds of integration flows spanning cloud, on-premises systems, and third-party vendors, all communicating across multiple protocols.  The company needed…  ( 24 min )
    The digital future of industrial and operational work
    Digital transformation has long been a boardroom buzzword—shorthand for ambitious, often abstract visions of modernization. But today, digital technologies are no longer simply concepts in glossy consultancy decks and on corporate campuses; they’re also being embedded directly into factory floors, logistics hubs, and other mission-critical, frontline environments. This evolution is playing out across sectors: Field…  ( 25 min )
    The Download: China’s winning at advanced manufacturing, and a potential TikTok sale
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    The latest threat from the rise of Chinese manufacturing
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    Steam Now Capcom’s Largest Revenue Source, Surpassing PlayStation
    Video game developer and publisher Capcom has seen a major shift in its revenue structure, with PC gaming – particularly via Steam – now contributing the largest share. According to the company’s latest securities report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, as reported by Japanese publication GameBiz, Steam accounted for 31% of Capcom’s total […] The post Steam Now Capcom’s Largest Revenue Source, Surpassing PlayStation appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    Porsche Showcases All-Electric Cayenne Ahead Of Launch
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    DJI Reportedly Launching New Osmo 360 Action Camera With 120MP, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor
    Rumour has it that DJI is gearing up to launch an Osmo 360 action camera by this year. The device would be the brand’s first-ever action camera with a 360-degree view, and will be a direct competitor to the GoPro Max2 and Insta360 X5. Specs-wise, the Osmo 360 is expected to ship out with a […] The post DJI Reportedly Launching New Osmo 360 Action Camera With 120MP, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Xbox Producer: Laid-Off Workers Should Use AI For Emotional Support
    I’ll readily admit I’m not on LinkedIn much, if at all, but the impression I’m getting from people who are lurkers there is that the social media platform can feel like an alternate universe at times. Social norms sometimes just don’t apply there, and similarly posts by people who are active can seem very out […] The post Xbox Producer: Laid-Off Workers Should Use AI For Emotional Support appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    BYD Teases Something New Coming Soon To Malaysia
    BYD Sime Motors recently released a quirky coming soon teaser video on its social media platforms. The teaser features animal footprint walking across the company’s Instagram page, followed by the playful message: “Don’t worry, be capy =)” — an apparent reference to the adorable rodent, the capybara. While the video doesn’t reveal much, it clearly […] The post BYD Teases Something New Coming Soon To Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Latest Victim Of 12VHPWR Connector Burnout
    NVIDIA’s 12VHPWR meltdown issue seems to have spread back in time, beyond the RTX 4090s and RTX 5090s. Supposedly, someone in China had the darndest luck when their GeForce RTX 3060 Ti decided to cause a scene by burning out its 12VHPWR connector. Now, you’re probably wondering why a four year old card has somehow […] The post NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Latest Victim Of 12VHPWR Connector Burnout appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Tecno Pova 7, Pova 7 Pro Launched In India
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    Here’s The Local Pricing For The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
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    HONOR Magic V5 To Launch In Malaysia On 15 July
    HONOR Malaysia previously said that the Magic V5 will be launched locally “very soon”, but now the company has locked in a specific date for when that’s happening. Alongside said date, the company has also shared a handful of items from the foldable’s spec sheet, which matches neither prior leaks nor the model that launched […] The post HONOR Magic V5 To Launch In Malaysia On 15 July appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    TikTok Reportedly Working On US-Only Version
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    The Facelifted Proton X50 Is Now Open For Booking
    National automaker Proton has officially opened bookings for the facelifted Proton X50, following a recent preview of the refreshed SUV. The updated model features a redesigned exterior and interior, along with significant mechanical enhancements. Visually, the new X50 sports a revised front grille and bumper, giving it a bolder and more modern appearance. Inside, the […] The post The Facelifted Proton X50 Is Now Open For Booking appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    AirAisa, Level Up KL Announces 2025 Edition Of RedGames Jam
    AirAsia and Level Up KL have announced the 2025 edition of the RedGames Jam, the annual competition that sees game devs – be they amateur or aspiring, or even seasoned vets – create a game in 48 hours. As it had in previous years, it’s happening at the Asia Pacific University, Bukit Jalil, but this […] The post AirAisa, Level Up KL Announces 2025 Edition Of RedGames Jam appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    Ingram Micro Confirms Ransomware Attack
    Ingram Micro has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack following several days of unexplained service disruptions. The outages, which began last Thursday on 3 July 2025, affected the company’s website, online ordering systems and various internal platforms. Initially, the company attributed the downtime to unspecified “IT issues,” without revealing the underlying cause. However, […] The post Ingram Micro Confirms Ransomware Attack appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )
    GoPro Teases New “Max 2” 360-Degree Action Camera
    GoPro has unveiled the successor to its 360-degree action camera by announcing the all-new GoPro Max 2. Likely featuring upgraded hardware, this model is not to be confused with the refreshed model of the original that was launched earlier this year. Two images of the GoPro Max 2 were released by the company via its […] The post GoPro Teases New “Max 2” 360-Degree Action Camera appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )
    HONOR Magic V Flip 2 Gets 3C Certification; Supports 80W Charging
    Following the China launch of the HONOR Magic V5, the company is preparing to release another foldable, namely the sequel to its Magic V Flip. Ahead of its upcoming launch in August, the phone has apparently received 3C certification and could debut with an upgraded charging speed. In a Weibo post, leakster Fixed Focus Digital […] The post HONOR Magic V Flip 2 Gets 3C Certification; Supports 80W Charging appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

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    Hyperlane Framework Deep Dive Real World Case
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    Baixar a branch do PR: quando vale a pena testar localmente?
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    "Prompt Engineering for Beginners: How I’m Learning to Talk to AI Like a Developer"
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    MultiMindSDK v0.2.1 - One SDK to Rule All AI Ops,RAG,Fine-Tuning, Agents and Deployment
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    LuSH 0.15 with syntax sugar
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    Deployment Automation 1
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    Why Monolithic Node.js Apps Fail at Scale (And How to Fix Them)
    The Breaking Point Our Node.js API was handling 5,000 requests per second (RPS) just fine—until one day, it wasn’t. Latency spiked from 50ms to 2+ seconds Database connections maxed out Deployments took 15+ minutes The culprit? A monolithic architecture that couldn’t scale. After a painful rewrite, we learned why monoliths crumble under pressure—and how to avoid the same fate. 1. The 5 Reasons Monolithic Node.js Apps Fail 🚨 Problem #1: The Database Bottleneck Single database = Contention under high load No read/write separation = Queries block each other Example: // Monolith: All services hit the same DB app.post('/orders', () => db.query('INSERT...')); app.get('/analytics', () => db.query('SELECT...')); // Blocks writes! 🚨 Problem #2: Uncontrolled Dependency Bloat …  ( 4 min )
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    Code Poetry Elegant Framework Design
    As a junior computer science student, I have always been fascinated by the question: what makes code beautiful? During my journey of learning web development, I discovered that truly elegant code is not just about functionality, but about expressing ideas in the most natural and intuitive way possible. This realization led me to explore the philosophy behind elegant framework design and developer mental models. Project Information Hyperlane Framework: GitHub Repository Author Contact: root@ltpp.vip Documentation: Official Docs In my ten years of programming learning experience, I have come to understand that code is a form of expression, much like poetry. Just as poets carefully choose words to convey emotions and ideas, developers must carefully craft code to express computational logic a…  ( 8 min )
    How to Export a Webflow Site and Host It Anywhere Easily
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    🔐 CodeSentinel: The AI Agent That Audits GitHub Repos for Security Threats
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    Integrating IIoT and MIS for Factory Automation: A Practical Framework
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    Reddit-Powered Writing Prompt Generator Using Runner H
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    Hotwire + CableReady: Beyond Turbo Streams
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    IoT Protocol Performance Comparison
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    🚀🧠Why Write 50 Scholarship Essays? I Let RunnerH Do It With One Prompt.🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥
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    NumPy Essentials: Arrays and vectorization
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    # Testing AllRandomTools: A Developer’s Playground on the Beach
    As a developer, I often find myself brainstorming ideas and making decisions on the fly. Recently, I decided to take my coding adventures to the beach. Armed with my laptop and a cocktail, I encountered a problem: how to make group decisions among friends while enjoying the sun. Enter AllRandomTools. While lounging under a palm tree, my friends and I debated everything from which restaurant to visit to what beach games to play. Instead of lengthy discussions, I introduced them to the AllRandomTools collection. With just a few clicks, I could eliminate the indecision that often plagues group outings. We faced the classic dilemma of too many choices. How could we quickly decide on dinner without endless debate? I needed a solution that was both fun and efficient. I turned to the Decision-Making Wheel from AllRandomTools. It’s simple: you input your choices, spin the wheel, and let fate decide. Here’s a quick example of how I set it up: const choices = ['Seafood Shack', 'Taco Truck', 'Pizza Place', 'Sushi Bar']; const wheel = new DecisionWheel(choices); const selected = wheel.spin(); console.log(`Tonight's dinner is: ${selected}!`); This interactive element turned our decision-making into a game. We cheered as the wheel landed on “Taco Truck” — a unanimous hit! Beyond dinner, we utilized the Coin Flip feature for who would take the first turn in beach volleyball, and when it came to choosing a beach activity, the Random Number Generator helped us select a number corresponding to a list of options we had created. In just one afternoon, AllRandomTools transformed our chaotic decision-making into a seamless, enjoyable experience. Whether you're coding on a beach vacation or just need a way to break the ice among friends, these tools are a game-changer. For more fun decision-making, check out AllRandomTools and make your choices a breeze! Tags: #AllRandomTools #WebDevelopment #DecisionMaking #JavaScript #FunAtTheBeach #CodingLife  ( 3 min )
    Hexagonal Architecture Implementation
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    Part 3: Sending Your First Blockchain Transaction with web3.py --- From Reading to Writing
    Welcome back, blockchain explorers! In Part 1, we connected to our local Ganache blockchain and learned to read fundamental data like block numbers and balances. In Part 2, you deployed your Counter smart contract and read its initial state using web3.py. Now comes the exciting part: changing the state of our smart contract. We'll make our Counter actually increment its value on the blockchain. This is where your code interacts directly with the decentralized ledger by sending your first transaction! Unlike "read" operations (like w3.eth.block_number or contract.functions.getCount().call()), which are free and don't alter the blockchain, "write" operations require a transaction. Think of it like this: Reading (View Function): Asking "What's my bank balance?"; a free inquiry Writing (Tr…  ( 8 min )
    Authentication Vs Authorization
    I recently stumbled upon this age-old question about the difference between Authentication and Authorization while working on the sign-in page using OAuth 2.0 for a project. I realised OAuth 2.0 is primarily an authorization protocol and uses OIDC (Open ID Connect) to authenticate. Here's how I like to think about the difference: Authentication is Who You are? Authorization is What You Are Allowed To Access? Let's break it down with an example. Suppose you(client application) want to check into a hotel, you'll first need to provide the booking details and some identity card(login info) for the hotel to identify you (Who You Are). The hotel authenticates you and then provides you access to a single room and other amenities like the pool, the gym, breakfast area, i.e, you are allowed to access only certain areas (What You Are Allowed To Access). A real-world example is, when we click on a sign-in using Google button in an application we are first routed to a sign in page (Authentication) which prompts us to enter the password if the user is not already signed in and then we go to the page where we are asked to select all the permission that we are allowing the application to access on behalf of our user (Authorization) These two are mostly implemented separately because they provide: Scalability: We can have different authentication providers that are responsible for Authentication while needing the same Authorization needs for the application. Security: Even if someone bypasses authentication, they will still need authorization access. And the separation of concerns allows granular and maintainable implementations.  ( 3 min )
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    As a junior computer science student, I have experienced a complete transformation in my understanding of performance development. This journey has taught me valuable lessons about modern web framework design and implementation. Project Information Hyperlane Framework: GitHub Repository Author Contact: root@ltpp.vip Documentation: Official Docs During my exploration of modern web development, I discovered that understanding the underlying architecture is crucial for building robust applications. The Hyperlane framework represents a significant advancement in Rust-based web development, offering both performance and safety guarantees that traditional frameworks struggle to provide. The framework's design philosophy centers around zero-cost abstractions and compile-time guarantees. This appr…  ( 13 min )
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    ⬛️🟪zzh/Ex-SpaceX Revolucionan la Carga de EVs en Costco: ¿Adiós a las Largas Esperas y los Altos Costos?
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    Reflection in C# : What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Unity Developers
    What is Reflection? C# program compiles into an assembly that includes metadata, compiled code and resources. Inpsecting the metadata and compiled code at runtime is called reflection To understand reflection properly , you need to understand what metadata is first. In C# , metadata refers to information about built-in or custom types, members and other constructs defined in an assembly. In other words, metadata is not the data itself — it’s data about data. It tells the runtime things like : What classes and interfaces exist, Which field, properties and methods they have, what attributes decorate them and more. Let’s take a look at how to obtain a Type — the backbone of the Reflection API — inspect its metadata, and use it to interact with your code at runtime. In C#, every obje…  ( 4 min )
    Dependency Injection in Rust
    As a junior computer science student, I have experienced a complete transformation in my understanding of architecture development. This journey has taught me valuable lessons about modern web framework design and implementation. Project Information Hyperlane Framework: GitHub Repository Author Contact: root@ltpp.vip Documentation: Official Docs During my exploration of modern web development, I discovered that understanding the underlying architecture is crucial for building robust applications. The Hyperlane framework represents a significant advancement in Rust-based web development, offering both performance and safety guarantees that traditional frameworks struggle to provide. The framework's design philosophy centers around zero-cost abstractions and compile-time guarantees. This app…  ( 13 min )
    AWS Cross-Account Read-Only RDS access via Private Link
    CONTEXT Cross-account resource sharing is one of the critical operations in AWS. I have elaborated on the solution to grant READ-ONLY RDS database access to an external AWS account. SOLUTION DESIGN RATIONALE 1.. VPC Endpoint Service with Private Link AWS VPC Endpoint Service, powered by PrivateLink, enables secure and effortless connectivity between two VPCs with fine-grained access controls. Unlike VPC peering or Transit Gateway (TGW) integration, which provides broader network access, PrivateLink ensures a more restricted and secure connection. Check out my article AWS VPC endpoint services for NLB powered by Private Link. 2.. RDS Proxy RDS Proxy Read-Only endpoint The most important requirement is to grant read-only access to the RDS. This can be achieved by creating a database u…  ( 4 min )
    Application and Evolution of Patterns in Programming ization of Classic Patterns
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    Cross-Platform Compatibility Solutions
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    Web Application Security Input Protection Common
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    How to Detect Rooted or Jailbroken Devices in Flutter Using mobile_root_checker Plugin
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    How to Build a Live Sports Odds Tracker with Python and a Real-Time API
    Of course. Here is a complete, ready-to-publish article for dev.to, including the title, introductory text, code, and conclusion. This is specifically crafted for a technical audience. It provides a real, hands-on project that builds credibility and subtly showcases the complexity that your Bet Better platform handles. Title: How to Build a Live Sports Odds Tracker with Python and a Real-Time API Sports betting is a massive industry driven by floods of real-time data. For developers, this data represents a fascinating world of APIs, analytics, and engineering challenges. Ever wondered how you could programmatically access the live betting odds that power this world? In this tutorial, we'll build a simple but powerful command-line odds tracker using Python. You'll learn how to connect to a …  ( 6 min )
    How to Use Shopify to Build Your Online Store
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    🧱 Would You Tell a Builder Where to Place the First Brick?
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    Calculator V3 – AI Edition 🧮🤖
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    [Personal Project7 ] EURO Women's 2025: Round 1 Finished — Who Wins? Attack vs Defence
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    Forget the hype — real AI agents solve bounded problems, not open-world fantasies
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    ‘Is this real?’ CZ questions TON’s UAE Golden Visa as gov’t sources stay silent
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    TON Surges on UAE Golden Visa News; Crypto Community Reacts With Excitement and Doubt
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    Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet
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    Bitcoin Whales Wake Up From 14-Year Slumber to Move Over $2B of BTC
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    The altcoin making is cooling down as bitcoin attempts to form a new record high.  ( 28 min )
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    Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Tops $110K as Jobs Report Looms
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    Swiss Bank AMINA Introduces Custody, Trading With Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin
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    A Major Currency Outpaces Bitcoin With More Possible Momentum Ahead: Macro Markets
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    Asia Morning Briefing: SOL up 4% as Analysts Say Staking ETF (SSK) Has Strong Launch
    The REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) does better than the average ETF launch on the first day of trading, Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas said in a post on X.  ( 30 min )

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    OpenAI Warns That Tokenized Equity Sale on Robinhood Is Unauthorized
    "Any transfer of OpenAI equity requires our approval — we did not approve any transfer,” the company said in a statement.  ( 27 min )
    NY Bankruptcy Judge Gives Celsius the Green Light to Pursue $4.3B Lawsuit Against Tether
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    Spot Ethereum ETFs Could See Explosive Growth in H2 2025, Says Bitwise CIO
    Ether climbs to $2,601 as institutional narratives strengthen following bullish ETF commentary and Robinhood’s L2 blockchain development on Arbitrum.  ( 29 min )
    SEC Halts Grayscale Large Cap Fund Approval for 'Review'
    The SEC's commissioners are reviewing Grayscale's uplisting of a large cap fund, a letter from the agency said.  ( 26 min )
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    BONK rallied to $0.00001494 as Tuttle Capital filed a post-effective amendment stating its 2x leveraged ETF could go live as early as July 16 if approved.  ( 29 min )
    JPMorgan’s Blockchain Arm Kinexys Tests Tokenized Carbon Credits With S&P Global
    The tokenization initiative could lay groundwork for standardized carbon infrastructure underpinned by blockchain tech, the firms said.  ( 25 min )
    Ripple Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Partnership as it Seeks Bank License
    The partnership will integrate Ripple's payments network with OpenPayd's fiat rails, supporting Ripple USD (RLUSD).  ( 25 min )
    The Protocol: Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Says the Ecosystem Is At Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase
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    The iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has a higher fee structure, allowing it to outpace the S&P 500 fund (IVV) despite not having anywhere near as much in assets under management.  ( 27 min )
    Ripple Applies for Federal Bank Trust Charter, XRP Jumps 3%
    The application follows stablecoin issuer Circle's similar effort to expand crypto services and move into federal regulatory oversight.  ( 25 min )
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    The token gained amidst a wider rally in crypto markets, with the Coindesk 20 index up 4.2%.  ( 27 min )
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    Lifting crypto sentiment today could be what's being touted as a strong debut for a Solana staking ETF.  ( 26 min )
    Coinbase is Driving Adoption of Circle's USDC for Payments, Financial Services: Bernstein
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    Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum at Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase
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    PEPE Price Rises on Golden Cross as Trade Hopes Steady Crypto Market
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    NEAR Protocol Surges 8% as Bitwise Launches New Staking ETP
    European investors gain regulated exposure to NEAR blockchain with integrated staking benefits.  ( 27 min )
    Scaramucci Says Bitcoin Treasury Trend Will Fade Despite Saylor’s Success
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    Defi Dev Hikes Convertible Note Offering to $112M for Buyback, More SOL Purchase
    The Nasdaq-listed firm upsized its note offering from $100 million as it ramps up its Solana-focused crypto treasury strategy.  ( 26 min )
    Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Jumps 15%, Leading Sector Higher After Inking 5-Year Energy Supply Deal
    The pact with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator will provide HUT a steady income stream and help address Ontario’s projected electricity demand growth.  ( 25 min )
    Solana Staking ETF Opens for Trade, Becoming First Such U.S. Crypto Staking Product
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    ATOM Rebounds from Key Support, Poised for Further Gains
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    Ponzi VCs Are Strangling Blockchain
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    Bitcoin $200K Target Still in Play, Driven by ETF, Corporate Treasury Buying: StanChart
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    Genius Group Adds 20 Bitcoin, Targets 1K BTC Within Six Months
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    CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol Rises 3.8% as Index Trades Higher
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    Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet
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    Coinbase Acquires Token Management Platform LiquiFi for Undisclosed Amount
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    Deutsche Bank Plans to Introduce Crypto Custody With Bitpanda Next Year: Bloomberg
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    Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Rallies Into July as Options, Futures Signal Indifference
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    Bitcoin Trades Within Descending Channel as CME Gap Gets Filled
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    Instant Payments Fintech Ivy Adds Circle’s USDC, EURC Stablecoins
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    Malaysia's Krenovator secures seed funding to enhance AI-powered tech talent platform
    Krenovator Technology Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tech talent platform, announced Monday that it has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia, a venture capital and private equity principals firm in Singapore and Malaysia.  ( 6 min )

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    KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation’s innovation and digital transformation agenda, with more than RM13 billion channelled into over 1,000 high-impact, technology-driven projects.  ( 7 min )

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    [UPDATED] Malaysia and Maldives explore new ties in solar, defence, and digital tech [WATCH]
    PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is eager to explore new avenues of cooperation with the Maldives, including floating solar energy, defence, and digital technology, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  ( 7 min )
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    Malaysia remains 9th largest global exporter of high-tech products
    Malaysia successfully maintained its position as the ninth-largest exporter of high-tech goods out of 143 economies in 2023, the highest recognition it has achieved in the past decade, Bernama has reported.  ( 5 min )

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    Malaysia remains 9th largest global exporter of high-tech products
    Malaysia’s high-tech exports increased by 2 billion USD to reach 127 billion USD in 2023. He said high-tech exports comprised 58.69% of total manufacturing exports in 2023, up from 52.48% recorded in 2022.  ( 9 min )
    UK agrees to assist Malaysia in technology, new energy
    The UK has agreed to collaborate with Malaysia in various fields, including technology and new energy management, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.  ( 8 min )
    Need to embrace technological advancements, sustainable practices discussed at country's premier real estate event
    Industry leaders, policymakers, investors and experts explored the future of Malaysia's real estate landscape at the National Real Estate Convention (NREC) 2025 held here recently.  ( 7 min )

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    Cooperations with China continue to drive Malaysia's tech ambitions: experts
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    Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
    Pursell and Wastech Group are establishing a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia to producte advanced controlled release fertilizers.  ( 5 min )
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